Facilities Maintenance Manager

Family Fare, LLC; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2+ weeks PTO and 7 holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Parental Leave after 6 months

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager in Norfolk, VA. You will lead maintenance of MHE, buildings, refrigeration, and utility systems, while managing budgets and external contractors.

Requirement includes an engineering degree, 5 years of maintenance experience, and 2 years of supervision. On-call and flexible hours are expected; RETA or similar certification is preferred. This role supports a safe, compliant warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (Required) in Engineering (or bachelor's) in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five years facility maintenance experience.
• On-call availability and flexible schedule, Mon–Fri with evenings/weekends as needed.
• Two years supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of operating/support industrial equipment, building maintenance, refrigeration and environmental regulations.
• Experience complying with OSHA/EPA/RMP standards.
• RETA classes/certification upon hire (if required).
• HVAC/refrigeration maintenance knowledge; Square-Rigger or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facility and equipment maintenance across MHE, buildings, grounds and systems.
• Oversee bids and contractors for maintenance work.
• Conduct safety and environmental compliance audits (OSHA/EPA).
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Coordinate with warehouse ops and engineering on projects and expansions.
• Maintain health, safety, cleanliness and security of the facility.
• Ensure efficient operation of all warehouse equipment and processes.
• Lead department staffing, training and performance development.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Project planning

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or Bachelor in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical

Tools

Square-Rigger software

RETA certification

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company?

Location:

1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

COMPENSATION:

$80,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match available.
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to manage the maintenance functions to include facility/building and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe and secure facility. Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the activities of the facility maintenance operations. May work within a non-union or union environment depending on assigned location.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the facility and equipment maintenance including, but not limited to the material handling equipment (MHE), buildings, grounds, water, refrigeration systems, fire systems and utility and distribution systems, as well as related labor and budget management.
• Oversee, or participate in the process to solicit and review bids and manage outside contractors for maintenance/mechanical work as necessary.
• Conduct audits/inspections to ensure all aspects of required government compliance related to safety and environmental laws, and Company standards, are achieved/maintained (i.e., OSHA, EPA, Risk Management Plan Rule (RMP)/Clean Air Act, etc.).
• Manage the preventive maintenance programs of MHE, building and refrigeration systems and documentation of preventative and corrective maintenance records for related assets in the required software program(s).
• Work closely with the warehouse operations and corporate engineering department to manage any expansion or construction project and ensure communication of facility projects with operations/warehouse associates.
• Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse facility and ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Ensure procedures for the efficient operation and utilization of all warehouse equipment is followed; address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Promote and reinforce safety awareness; report and/or address any issues or work-related injuries.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with warehouse management, transportation and/or vendors to determine department priorities, projects and planning of such in conjunction with the priority needs of the warehouse mechanics and to ensure prompt and timely resolution of any maintenance/mechanical issues.
• Responsible for the Maintenance operations P&L to include, but not limited to, expense and capital budgeting, cost controls, revenue and productivity objectives, and operational execution.
• Also responsible for equipment utilization; identify overall opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain and update policies, procedures and processes to improve operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate and/or implement approved/required changes to management and maintenance department.
• Participate in labor relations negotiations and renewal of contracts, recommend contract changes, administer union contracts and manage union matters, and/or grievance and arbitration procedures as required.
• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices within Facility Maintenance/Mechanics operations; make recommendations to improve current processes and to ensure company legal compliance (i.e., OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Associate degree (Required) in Engineering (or bachelor's degree) in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years facility maintenance experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and must be available on-call during evening and weekend hours as needed to address issues (i.e., equipment breakdowns, weather emergencies, etc.); general schedule is Monday – Friday.
• Two years supervisory/management experience.
• In-depth working knowledge/understanding of operating/support industrial equipment, building maintenance, refrigerating systems and environmental regulations.
• Experience in complying with OSHA/EPA/RMP standards and requirements.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) classes/certification upon hire, if required (based on location).
• Experience with and/or knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration maintenance, and Square-Rigger program or similar software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, project management, organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Good leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Good analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.
• Ability to work across business units and with vendors.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• May be required to travel between locations, up to 50%, if supporting multiple locations.
• Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls.
• Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
• While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hour shift as assigned.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.