Overview
Romark is a premier logistics provider that combines innovation, technology, and a committed team to deliver best‑in‑class service to major consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail clients. We seek a Facilities Manager to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our highly automated third‑party logistics distribution center in Lancaster, TX.
Responsibilities
- Facility Operations
- Manage day‑to‑day maintenance and operation of warehouse, office areas, grounds, utilities, and building systems.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, compressed air, lighting, dock equipment, fire protection, security, and backup power.
- Maintain refrigeration and HVAC systems per precise customer requirements.
- Lead Integrated Pest Management and full building sanitation procedures.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules using the company CMMS.
- Prioritize maintenance work based on operational impact, equipment criticality, and customer requirements.
- Automated Material Handling Systems
- Partner with on‑site leaders and engineers to maintain maximum uptime of automated warehouse systems.
- Oversee conveyor systems, automated sortation, bagging, storage, robotic palletizing, packaging systems, stretch wrappers, print–and–apply labeling systems, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
- Coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous system improvements with service providers and controls engineers.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local fire codes, environmental regulations, LOTO, machine guarding, powered industrial truck standards, and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinate all required inspections, testing, certifications, and documentation.
- Participate in site security management.
- Maintenance & Reliability
- Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Monitor equipment performance through CMMS and reliability metrics.
- Perform root cause analysis following equipment failures.
- Recommend improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of critical spare parts.
- Budget & Capital Planning
- Partner to manage the annual maintenance and facilities budget.
- Monitor expenditures and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
- Assist in preparing capital requests for facility improvements and equipment replacements.
- Manage facility improvement projects from planning through completion.
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with maintenance contractors, automation vendors, electricians, HVAC providers, security vendors, pest control providers, and fire protection contractors.
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance with warehouse operations to minimize operational disruption.
- Review proposals, negotiate pricing, approve completed work, and monitor vendor performance against service expectations.
- Maintain an “On‑Call” presence, responding quickly to emergencies during and beyond scheduled shifts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
- 5–7 years of progressive facilities or maintenance leadership experience.
- Experience supporting automated distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, or modern logistics operations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance vendors in electrical, woodwork, HVAC, roofing, and paving.
- Experience with robotics or automated warehouse systems is a plus.
- Proficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office (intermediate Excel).
- Physical ability to lift 50lb and work at heights of 50ft.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
- 401(k) with Prophet‑Sharing plan.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and background check is required for all qualified applicants.