Facilities Supervisor | Overnight Shift

Lululemon Athletica; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 87,700 - 115,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Facilities Supervisor for the DC environment in the United States. You will lead maintenance and janitorial teams, manage budgets, oversee projects, and ensure uptime of material handling equipment in collaboration with the Facility Manager and DC leadership.

You will recruit and develop talent, administer vendor agreements, drive continuous improvement, and align safety with operating standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
• 2+ years leadership experience in a distribution center environment or similar.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills.
• Have a keen eye for safety within an industrial environment.
• Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high‑bay pickers and reach trucks.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
• Understanding of controlling a budget & building out an annual budget.
• Project Management experience preferred, to guide equipment upgrades, building expansions, new building construction oversight, new building launch experience.
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after‑hours requirements and overtime.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.
• Provide strategic leadership to direct reports within the maintenance staff.
• Attend daily cross‑functional meetings with operations to maintain good communications with other teams.
• Manage the budget of the site, while ordering necessary parts, services, & project needs.
• Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations. Along with the Facility Manager, you are responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime.
• Administer vendor or sub‑contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on time and within budget.
• Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DC.
• Manage associate’s performance, coaching, & career development.
• Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to increase DC efficiency, minimizing equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with identifying opportunities to improve the DC, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems.
• Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification.

Skills

PLCs and controls systems

Leadership experience

Budgeting / annual budget

Material handling equipment upkeep

Safety focus

Project management

Schedule flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth‑focused environment for our people.

About This Team

The Distribution Center (DC) Facilities team plays a business‑critical role ensuring DCs remain operational and in compliance with local regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Facilities is responsible for maintaining and repairing material handling equipment and systems, powered user‑operated equipment and the overall upkeep of lululemon’s DC. The Facilities Supervisor oversees maintenance & janitorial teams in the DC. This role is a key partner with multiple stakeholders, including the Facility Manager & General Managers/Directors of each distribution center. The Facilities Supervisor will report into the Facilities Manager.

Core Responsibilities

• Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.
• Provide strategic leadership to direct reports within the maintenance staff.
• Attend daily cross‑functional meetings with operations to maintain good communications with other teams.
• Manage the budget of the site, while ordering necessary parts, services, & project needs.
• Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations. Along with the Facility Manager, you are responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime.
• Administer vendor or sub‑contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on time and within budget.
• Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DC.
• Manage associate’s performance, coaching, & career development.
• Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to increase DC efficiency, minimizing equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with identifying opportunities to improve the DC, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems.
• Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
• 2+ years leadership experience in a distribution center environment or similar.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills.
• Have a keen eye for safety within an industrial environment.
• Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high‑bay pickers and reach trucks.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
• Understanding of controlling a budget & building out an annual budget.
• Project Management experience preferred, to guide equipment upgrades, building expansions, new building construction oversight, new building launch experience.
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after‑hours requirements and overtime.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay‑for‑performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $87,700 - $115,100 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top‑up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Workplace Arrangement

In‑person collaboration and office‑based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

Lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.