Facilities Operations & Maintenance Lead

UNFI; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee building and grounds operations across distribution facilities in the United States. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for project planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have experience with automated warehouse equipment, CMMS, SCADA, PLCs, and leading technical teams while driving maintenance improvements and uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation, mechanized or robotic equipment in warehouse or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMMS software including parts management.
• Experience managing technical workforce.
• Familiarity with safety programs including LOTO and OSHA guidance.
• Experience using SCADA and monitoring software tools.
• Knowledge of PLC, VFD, and other industrial controls.
• Experience using data and metrics to improve equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and procedures for the facility.
• Assist Senior Management in goals and strategies and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with external clients, customers, contractors, and officials.
• Maintain budgets and ensure compliance with budgets.
• Ensure efficient, timely, and accurate completion of maintenance functions.
• Initiate and negotiate bids with contractors.
• Monitor engineering operations for safety policy compliance.
• Train and mentor employees to improve performance.

Skills

Automation equipment

CMMS software

Technical workforce management

Safety programs (LOTO/OSHA)

SCADA software

Industrial controls (PLC, VFD)

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

UNFI is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee building and grounds operations across distribution facilities in the United States. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for project planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have experience with automated warehouse equipment, CMMS, SCADA, PLCs, and leading technical teams while driving maintenance improvements and uptime.