Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Michael Kors; Venlo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-brand Discount

Exclusive Employee Sales

Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)

Pension Contribution

Health Insurance

Travel allowance

25 holidays + 4 MK holidays

Job summary

Michael Kors in Venlo seeks a Senior Manager for Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement. This role is crucial for overseeing facility maintenance and engineering functions while leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in distribution centers and strong leadership abilities. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance standards, budgeting, and driving improvement initiatives through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Benefits include a hybrid work model, health insurance, and internal mobility across Capri Brands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in distribution center or manufacturing maintenance, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, CI).
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all facility systems.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Manage procurement of maintenance parts and develop departmental budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Automated Warehouse Technologies

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement in Venlo.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, engineering, procurement, and continuous improvement for the Venlo's DC. This role ensures operational excellence, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency across the building. The Senior Manager leads a diverse team—including maintenance, engineering, janitorial, and procurement staff—while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking and people leadership, driving both day-to-day execution and long-term improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 8 including supervisors, maintenance mechanics, engineers, and janitorial staff.
• Establish performance standards, conduct regular coaching sessions, and promote professional growth and cross-training.
• Foster collaboration between Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to ensure facility reliability and efficiency.

Facility & Equipment Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and conveyor systems to ensure continuous operations.
• Ensure all facility systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and safety) are compliant with company and regulatory standards.
• Manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules are optimized and up to date.
• Coordinate capital projects, renovations, and retrofits across the distribution center campus.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma–based continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize workflows, and enhance equipment performance.
• Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement automation or engineering solutions that improve productivity and safety.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track reliability, cost savings, and efficiency improvements.
• Champion innovation through technology adoption, energy efficiency, and sustainability projects.

Procurement & Budget Management

• Manage procurement of maintenance parts, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and vendor performance.
• Lead vendor selection and negotiation for facility-related contracts (equipment, janitorial, utilities, etc.).
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting expenditures for labor, materials, and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, supplier partnerships, and preventive asset care.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and facility safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure audits, inspections, and corrective actions are executed effectively.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for the facility.

You'll need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in distribution center or manufacturing maintenance, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, CI).
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with budget management, vendor contracts, and lease administration.
• Demonstrated success in implementing automation or digital transformation projects.
• Very good knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• In-depth experience with conveyor systems and automated warehouse technologies (PLC/MDR/Accumulation/Inline Scales/High-Speed Sortation).
• Proven project management and organizational skills, capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with CMMS administration and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical diagrams.
• Very good analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization.

We’d love to see

• Communication
• Drive results

Benefits

• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo)
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• Pension Contribution
• Health Insurance and Protection Income offered
• Travel allowance
• 25 holidays + 4 MK holidays

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V