DC Facilities Manager: Safety, Uptime & Efficiency

Clark Associates, Inc.; Dayton (NV); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily preventative and corrective maintenance at our distribution center in Dayton, NV.

You will ensure safe operation of equipment, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility upkeep while supporting capital projects. You will supervise at least 15 facilities/maintenance staff across shifts, enforce Lock Out/Tag Out, manage budgets, coordinate third-party contractors, and drive uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Supervise at least 15 facilities/maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Coordinate with leadership on capital improvements.
• Manage facilities budgets and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee third-party contractors and on-site vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preventative/corrective maintenance and ensure safe operation of facility assets.
• Maintain and utilize the maintenance management system for checklists and corrective actions.
• Organize repair of items under warranty and coordinate service with vendors.
• Conduct weekly, quarterly and annual tests on fire suppression and related monitoring equipment.
• Ensure sanitation and general cleanliness of the facility through custodial oversight.

Job description

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager oversees the daily preventative/corrective maintenance in their assigned DC while prioritizing a safe work environment. They are responsible for the proper operation of all company-owned assets such as material handling equipment, conveyors, packaging equipment, HVAC units, lighting & electrical systems, plumbing, and general maintenance of shared office areas, including any capital improvements. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Facilities Manager maintains a deep understanding of operational protocols, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the DC and help problem-solve challenges presented by employees and members of the leadership team. They also oversee the general cleanliness and sanitation of the facility via a custodial team.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

• Supervise at least 15 facilities/maintenance employees to fulfil the needs of the department on all shifts. This includes preventative and corrective maintenance, cleaning and sanitation and general capital improvements to the DC.
• Well versed in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, ensuring team members are properly trained and follow all Safety guidelines.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to building management regarding updates or changes related to increasing the efficiency or effectiveness of the operation.
• Manage facilities and maintenance budgets to achieve financial goals.
• Collaborate with operations to schedule critical equipment downtime to perform maintenance ensuring efficient and effective flow of the systems necessary to meet customer demand and operational metrics.
• Maintain our maintenance management system for the completion of maintenance checklists and corrective actions on all building equipment and assets needed for the facility's operation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, keeping accurate counts to reduce downtime and assist in cost analysis of operation.
• Maintain employee and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate response to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Facilitate the repair and maintenance of conveyor belts/automation within the facility to a high degree of excellence, ensuring a smooth operation on all shifts.
• Obtain estimates for the supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Vendor Management through bidding, contract negotiation, establishing SOPs and follow-up as needed to ensure all work is completed to standard.
• Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair to include electrical, mechanical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Coordinate the services from 3rd party contractors, including quoting, scheduling and management while they are on site, operating as the main point of contact. This includes all ongoing services such as landscaping, snow removal etc.
• Supervise replacement and addition of warehouse pallet racking when necessary, ensuring proper anchoring and adherence to safety measures.
• Complete weekly, quarterly & annual tests on fire suppression and related monitoring equipment
• Organizing the repair of items under warranty from the manufacturer.
• Other duties as assigned.

People

• Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members in accordance with the Ideal Team Player philosophy.
• Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed.
• Promptly complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard.

Leadership

• Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality.
• Communicates effectively and partners with the DCGM and Leadership team at the assigned DC.
• Creates development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees.
• Serve as a leader not only for the facilities department, but for the entire distribution center, holding peers, managers and employees accountable to expectations.

SHIFT SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday

7:00am - 5:30pm

WAGE

Starting wage is $110,000