Engineering & Facilities Operation Manager - Food Distribution Center (Thorton, CO)

Target; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Thornton, CO is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance strategy across building systems, drive uptime, and improve reliability in a fast-paced distribution center.

You will manage budgets, oversee capital projects, coordinate vendors, and lead Maintenance Technicians and CMMS teams, with a safety-first culture.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, strong leadership, and hands-on problem solving to keep guests served without interruption.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership across shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with contractor/vendor management and capital projects.
• Proficient with CMMS/EAM systems; able to leverage data to improve reliability.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and results‑driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability programs across building systems and infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, capital projects, and vendor coordination.
• Drive uptime, throughput, cost efficiency, and risk reduction in a 24/7 environment.
• Manage budgets (OpEx/CapEx) and lifecycle planning for site systems.
• Lead teams of Maintenance Technicians, Facility Attendants, and CMMS Technicians.
• Uphold safety standards (LOTO, Arc Flash) and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

CMMS/EAM systems

Data analytics

Safety compliance

Shift scheduling

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

Learn more about Target here.

A career in Supply Chain means ensuring products reach guests with speed, precision, and reliability. As an Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Manager, you play a key role in maintaining the infrastructure that powers these operations. This role goes beyond equipment upkeep—it is about leading strategies that optimize systems, drive continuous improvement, and create sustainable, high-performing environments. You'll manage critical assets, implement innovative solutions to reduce downtime, and enhance efficiency. Your leadership ensures teams deliver the products millions of guests need when they need them.

The Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Manager leads the planning, operation, and upkeep of all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure to deliver a safe, reliable, and highly efficient supply chain environment. You will own the health and performance of the facility—driving uptime, throughput, cost efficiency, and risk reduction—while championing a safety-first, reliability-centered maintenance culture. This role spans strategic planning and day-to-day execution, blending leadership, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement to ensure our teams, assets, and operations perform at their best.

Maintenance Reliability

This role ensures operational excellence through strategic planning, disciplined processes, and hands-on problem-solving. You'll lead preventive and predictive maintenance, oversee capital projects, manage vendors, and coordinate emergency repairs for critical assets. Leveraging accurate metrics, data analysis, and root-cause investigations, you'll drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment effectiveness. Success requires strong cross-functional collaboration, timely performance reporting, and precise escalation handling to maintain seamless execution across the Engineering & Facilities network.

Team Leadership

This role requires strong leadership to guide Maintenance Technicians, Facility Attendants, and CMMS Technicians with clear expectations, accountability, and urgency. You'll recruit, onboard, and develop talent through coaching, feedback, and a mix of formal and on-the-job training, building technical and leadership capabilities. Fostering trust and engagement across all levels is key to creating a culture of shared success. Safety leadership is non-negotiable - enforcing LOTO, Arc Flash, and PPE standards, driving hazard prevention, and leading post-incident investigations. In Food & Beverage operations, you'll also ensure sanitation and ammonia refrigeration compliance to protect product integrity and meet regulatory standards.

Budget Planning And Cost Control

Asset stewardship extends across all site systems, including material handling equipment, power distribution, HVAC, fire suppression, dock equipment, backup generators, and more. You'll manage life-cycle planning, contractor quality, and budget performance for both OpEx and CapEx. Leveraging Maintenance data and predictive technologies, you'll drive reliability improvements and reduce total cost of ownership.

Facility Infrastructure Oversight And Project Management

This role calls for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You'll balance multiple priorities, projects, adapt quickly to change, and lead with clarity and confidence. Your ability to align teams, communicate effectively, and deliver results ensures millions of guests receive the products they need—on time, every time. The core responsibilities of this role are outlined in this description; however, duties may evolve over time to meet changing business needs.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• Preferred 4-year degree in a relevant technical or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams across designated shifts including weekends, overnights, and holidays, while ensuring operational continuity, rapid decision-making, and consistent leadership presence in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, backed by a safety-first mindset and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
• Skilled in contractor/vendor management, capital project oversight, and ensuring quality, cost, and performance outcomes
• Proficient in CMMS/EAM systems and PC applications, with strong aptitude for leveraging data and technology to improve reliability and efficiency
• Highly self-motivated, customer-focused, and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Physically able to access all areas of the distribution center, including mezzanines and freezer environments (as low as -15°F)

[F&B Roles Only]

• Expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems with deep knowledge of PSM/RMP and IIAR standards; RETA certification (CIRO or CARO) strongly preferred

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 09/13/2026