DC-New Lenox
Responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient shift operation and facility maintenance of the distribution center, ensuring the facility operates effectively.
Major Activities
- Manages the Facilities Maintenance team and preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the building and grounds, including maintaining all facility and equipment records. Partners effectively with Operations leaders to complete tasks with minimal impact on workflow. Communicates with internal business partners as required to ensure all issues are resolved.
- Creates maintenance plans and schedules in support of DC goals and objectives. Identifies new methods and options for accomplishing maintenance priorities. Maintains workflow efficiency by monitoring reports, observation, and redirecting team members to problem areas.
- Oversees the CMMS system for conveyor control, work orders, and inventory management.
- Manages the inventory of materials for equipment and operations (e.g., parts inventory for conveyors and power equipment).
- Develops, manages and controls the facility’s maintenance budget.
- Selects external contractors/suppliers to provide supplies and services in a cost-effective manner. Oversees the quality of work performed by contractors to ensure obligations are met.
- Leads/performs other duties and projects as identified or assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite and other maintenance-specific systems/applications
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
- 5+ years of related experience, including facilities maintenance experience and previous management experience in an organization of comparable scope/complexity
Other
- Advanced related diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with proven ability to read and interpret drawing, blueprints and technical resources
- Strong time management skills, with a proven ability to adjust to changing priorities and operational demands
- Strong verbal and written communications abilities to partner with internal and external parties at all levels
- Ability to develop a talented, effective Facilities Maintenance team through training, coaching, and ongoing leadership
- Practices “Respectful Workplace” leadership at all times
- Knowledge/understanding of DC/warehouse operations and concepts
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, particularly in the context of a multi-shift operation
- Available for occasional business travel for meetings, project work, training, etc.
Preferred Education
- College degree preferred; any additional related training/certification is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing/walking, both in the office area and within the warehouse
- Occasional sitting when working in an office environment
- Occasional reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
- Regular lifting/carrying of items of varying weight to perform tasks
- Repetitive motion and movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Work Environment
- This position is based in a climate-controlled office but will have ongoing exposure to the warehouse, which features extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
- Regular exposure to moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment when in the warehouse
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Total Base Pay Range for this Position:
$75,900.00 - $102,200.00
This position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus based on performance.
