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DC Facilities Lead
United Legwear and Apparel Company
Beaumont
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CAD 60,000 - 80,000
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2 days ago
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Job summary
Join a forward-thinking company as a DC Facilities Lead, where your expertise in maintenance will ensure the efficiency of a large distribution center. This role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team, focusing on preventive maintenance across various systems, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety compliance and operational excellence, contributing to a mission-driven environment that values integrity and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about problem-solving and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Qualifications
- 4+ years of maintenance experience, with 2 years in a lead role.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
- Train and certify operators on material handling equipment.
Skills
Mechanical Systems Knowledge
Problem-Solving Skills
Leadership Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Education
High School Diploma
Forklift Certification
Associate's Degree in Technical Field
Tools
Volt/Ohm Meters
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Job description
Company Description
Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.
Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.
We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.
If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!
For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://ulac.com/
Position Summary
The DC Facilities Lead position supports the operation within the automated $1B company’s 1.8 million square foot Distribution Center (DC).
The DC Facilities Lead is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, service, and minor building repairs and equipment within the distribution center. This role ensures the facility operates efficiently by leading a maintenance crew and conducting preventive and corrective maintenance across various systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and material handling equipment.
The DC Facilities Lead ensures safety compliance, collaborates within a team and cross functionally to achieve department and operational goals. It requires flexibility and a desire to problem solve while working in a diverse team environment that prioritizes collaboration, trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement to drive customer satisfaction.
Leadership Responsibilities
At ULAC, we are looking for people who share our vision of fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. All team members at ULAC are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment so everyone can deliver their best. Leadership behaviors that model ULAC’s mission and values of Unity, Loyalty, Achievement, and Charity include:
• Lead Proactively: Anticipate and solve problems early, stay curious, and encourage team members to focus on solutions and high performance. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing improved approaches.
• Provide Positive & Frequent Performance Feedback: Regularly recognize good work, pinpoint improvement areas, and help with ongoing development.
• Initiate Structure: Implement clear, challenging team goals, communicate them effectively, and create organized plans that align with company objectives.
• Achieve Objectives: Create and follow through on effective plans, guide team members consistently, and use data from reports to make decisions that help people and processes.
• Foster Positive Culture: Build and maintain an uplifting, trusting, and innovative workplace.
• Communicate Effectively: Promote open communication, listen actively, and facilitate teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Motivate and Inspire: Lead by example, show respect, and give encouragement. Inspire teams to achieve their best.
Train and Develop Others: Act as a coach and mentor, focus on transferring knowledge, enhancing skills, and supporting high performance.
Functional Responsibilities
1. Direct Daily Operations
• Leads and performs general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and welding as required.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on critical systems, including electrical and plumbing, to ensure optimal performance
• Oversee maintenance of material handling equipment, conducting repairs and managing MHE checklist compliance.
• Manage and maintain DC storage rack installations and repairs.
• Ensure proper completion of daily maintenance duties, documenting work orders, parts requests, and job breakdown summaries.
2. Communication and Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between the facilities maintenance team and management, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of tasks.
• Train and certify operators on material handling equipment, ensuring proper safety and operational standards are followed.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Supervisor to track progress on ongoing projects and maintenance schedules.
3. Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements within facility maintenance, supporting the enhancement of operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of safety and maintenance best practices to minimize downtime and increase facility reliability.
4. Continuing Education
• Stay up to date with emerging maintenance technologies and safety protocols.
• Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities.
Education/Qualifications
• REQUIRED
o High school diploma or equivalent.
o Forklift certification, including the ability to train and certify others on Material Handling Equipment.
o Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC) and basic troubleshooting.
• PREFERRED
o Associate’s degree in a technical field related to facilities maintenance or industrial maintenance.
o Formal certifications or training in electrical or HVAC systems.
o Additional safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, First Aid, etc.)
Experience
• REQUIRED
o Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
o Experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and welding.
o Experience with material handling equipment and conducting preventive maintenance.
o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
o Experience in using tools such as volt/ohm meters and electrical testing equipment.
• PREFERRED
o Experience with advanced troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems in a distribution center or similar environment.
o Previous experience in a leadership role within a high-volume operational or industrial setting.
o Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders and preventive maintenance scheduling.
Work Environment
o Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 60 pounds consistently.
o Ability to stand, bend, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.
Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.
We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.
If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!
For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://ulac.com/
Position Summary
The DC Facilities Lead position supports the operation within the automated $1B company’s 1.8 million square foot Distribution Center (DC).
The DC Facilities Lead is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, service, and minor building repairs and equipment within the distribution center. This role ensures the facility operates efficiently by leading a maintenance crew and conducting preventive and corrective maintenance across various systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and material handling equipment.
The DC Facilities Lead ensures safety compliance, collaborates within a team and cross functionally to achieve department and operational goals. It requires flexibility and a desire to problem solve while working in a diverse team environment that prioritizes collaboration, trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement to drive customer satisfaction.
Leadership Responsibilities
At ULAC, we are looking for people who share our vision of fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. All team members at ULAC are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment so everyone can deliver their best. Leadership behaviors that model ULAC’s mission and values of Unity, Loyalty, Achievement, and Charity include:
• Lead Proactively: Anticipate and solve problems early, stay curious, and encourage team members to focus on solutions and high performance. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing improved approaches.
• Provide Positive & Frequent Performance Feedback: Regularly recognize good work, pinpoint improvement areas, and help with ongoing development.
• Initiate Structure: Implement clear, challenging team goals, communicate them effectively, and create organized plans that align with company objectives.
• Achieve Objectives: Create and follow through on effective plans, guide team members consistently, and use data from reports to make decisions that help people and processes.
• Foster Positive Culture: Build and maintain an uplifting, trusting, and innovative workplace.
• Communicate Effectively: Promote open communication, listen actively, and facilitate teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Motivate and Inspire: Lead by example, show respect, and give encouragement. Inspire teams to achieve their best.
Train and Develop Others: Act as a coach and mentor, focus on transferring knowledge, enhancing skills, and supporting high performance.
Functional Responsibilities
1. Direct Daily Operations
• Leads and performs general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and welding as required.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on critical systems, including electrical and plumbing, to ensure optimal performance
• Oversee maintenance of material handling equipment, conducting repairs and managing MHE checklist compliance.
• Manage and maintain DC storage rack installations and repairs.
• Ensure proper completion of daily maintenance duties, documenting work orders, parts requests, and job breakdown summaries.
2. Communication and Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between the facilities maintenance team and management, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of tasks.
• Train and certify operators on material handling equipment, ensuring proper safety and operational standards are followed.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Supervisor to track progress on ongoing projects and maintenance schedules.
3. Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements within facility maintenance, supporting the enhancement of operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of safety and maintenance best practices to minimize downtime and increase facility reliability.
4. Continuing Education
• Stay up to date with emerging maintenance technologies and safety protocols.
• Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities.
Education/Qualifications
• REQUIRED
o High school diploma or equivalent.
o Forklift certification, including the ability to train and certify others on Material Handling Equipment.
o Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC) and basic troubleshooting.
• PREFERRED
o Associate’s degree in a technical field related to facilities maintenance or industrial maintenance.
o Formal certifications or training in electrical or HVAC systems.
o Additional safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, First Aid, etc.)
Experience
• REQUIRED
o Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
o Experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and welding.
o Experience with material handling equipment and conducting preventive maintenance.
o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
o Experience in using tools such as volt/ohm meters and electrical testing equipment.
• PREFERRED
o Experience with advanced troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems in a distribution center or similar environment.
o Previous experience in a leadership role within a high-volume operational or industrial setting.
o Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders and preventive maintenance scheduling.
Work Environment
o Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 60 pounds consistently.
o Ability to stand, bend, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm)
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