KeHE Distributors

Facility Maintenance Manager

KeHE Distributors$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field, or 4-8 years of relevant experience instead of a degree.
  • Two or more years in a supervisory role leading a multifunctional team.
  • Facility and maintenance experience in a warehouse environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and experience managing warehouse systems and IT equipment.
  • Preferred certifications: HVAC, CFM, NEC, PSP.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, budget, and schedule facility maintenance and modifications, including cost estimates.
  • Implement processes to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Administer company safety programs according to best practices.
  • Schedule and assign tasks for PIT equipment repair, facility maintenance, and security.
  • Provide technical and informational support to various department users.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues promptly.
  • Coordinate team projects and provide guidance to staff members.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) offered.
  • Supplemental life insurance provided.
  • 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off and sick time policies.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP) program included.
  • Paid holidays for designated company holidays.
Full Job Description
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $90,000.00/Yr. - $120,000.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 7:30AM to 5:00 PM
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
    Overview

    At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

    Primary Responsibilities

    The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for the successful operations of the facility and the warehouse equipment.  The position is responsible for building and warehouse equipment upkeep.  This position will lead and manage the maintenance,and security teams within the distribution center. 

     

    Essential Functions

    DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Plans, budgets, and schedules facility maintenance and modifications, including cost estimates/follow-up with all invoices regarding care.
    • Implement new processes to increase efficiencies.
    • Ensure company sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practices.
    • Schedule and assign duties for PIT equipment repair and PMs, facility maintenance, major or minor building projects, and building security.
    • Responsible for providing information and support to a wide variety of users.
    • Responsible for technology support for the warehouse systems and IT equipment.
    • Respond to emergency maintenance request as required. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
    • Support the day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and operational maintenance for staff needs.
    • Coordinates team projects and provides direction and guidance to others when necessary.
    • Maintain and actively contribute to the knowledge base that improves the effectiveness of the team.
    • Assist in initiating planned maintenance programs for company facilities and equipment.
    • Manage the receiving function for all facilities and maintenance materials.
    • Manage preventive maintenance of facility equipment, including HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, OPEX System (Perfect Pick System) and Glycol Systems
    • Oversees parking lots, outside receiving areas, and public access, and security gates.
    • Manages and reviews all service contracts and evaluates the quality of work and services.
    • Conducts and documents facility inspections.
    • Assesses, evaluates, coaches, and counsels direct reports. Assist in interviewing/hiring new employees.
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.
    Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

     SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

    • Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.
    • Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.
    • Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
    • Proficiency with MS Office
    • Facility and maintenance experience in a warehouse environment.
    • Ability to work with outside vendors and contractors.
    • Must be able to time manage, communicate, have attention to detail, problem solve and be team orientated and a mentor.
    • Some weekend and evening work required.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Must have a bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field. In Lieu of a degree, four to eight (4-8) years of relevant experience may suffice.
    • Two or more years of supervisory positions directing a multifunctional team.
    • Preferred professional certifications: HVAC, CFM, NEC, PSP. 

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to moderate.

    Requisition ID2026-30101

About KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors is a food distribution company that provides natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to grocery and natural food stores. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. KeHE Distributors has over 16,000 products and serves over 30,000 customers.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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