Facility Manager

Job description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

The Facilities Manager owns the building, grounds and equipment that keep the distribution center running safely and on schedule. The role plans and directs maintenance, refrigeration, dock and building systems, manages contractors and the facilities budget, and leads facility projects from scope through completion.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Building systems and maintenance

• Run a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, lighting, fire protection and life-safety systems, with schedules tracked in a maintenance system.
• Keep cooler, freezer and dock refrigeration running within set temperature ranges; coordinate fast response to alarms and failures to protect product and food safety.
• Maintain dock doors, levelers, seals, restraints, battery charging areas and material-handling infrastructure in safe working order.
• Respond to facility emergencies after hours and on weekends, including power loss, refrigeration failure, water intrusion and severe weather.

Grounds, offices and workspace

• Oversee parking lots, pathways, snow and ice removal, landscaping, exterior lighting and yard security.

Manage office and shared spaces

• workstations, furniture, moves, conference rooms, break rooms and restrooms.
• Partner with leaders and HR on workspace changes so team members understand what is changing, why and when.

Projects and capital work

• Scope, budget and manage facility projects and capital improvements from planning through closeout.
• Gather bids, recommend vendors, and hold contractors to scope, schedule, safety rules and quality standards.
• Keep accurate records of equipment, warranties, drawings, permits and project documents.

Safety, compliance and food safety

• Keep the facility compliant with OSHA, fire code, building code, environmental and local permit requirements.
• Partner with the Safety team on inspections, hazard correction, lockout/tagout, contractor safety and incident follow-up.
• Support food safety, sanitation, pest control and audit readiness