Facility Operations Lead — Cold Chain & Compliance

Smart Foodservice Stores; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores seeks a Manager, Facility Operations - SSA to lead the safe, compliant operation of all facility, domicile and hub functions, including maintenance, sanitation, groundskeeping, and security within a temperature-controlled food distribution environment.

You will oversee a facilities operations team, manage budgets and capital projects, and drive preventive maintenance programs to ensure cold-chain integrity and high uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities operations across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, USDA).
• Proven budget planning and cost-control skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor maintenance, sanitation, security, and groundskeeping teams.
• Oversee refrigeration and temperature control in a high-volume facility.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety training programs.
• Collaborate with QA, Safety, and Operations to optimize uptime.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Smart Foodservice Stores seeks a Manager, Facility Operations - SSA to lead the safe, compliant operation of all facility, domicile and hub functions, including maintenance, sanitation, groundskeeping, and security within a temperature-controlled food distribution environment.

You will oversee a facilities operations team, manage budgets and capital projects, and drive preventive maintenance programs to ensure cold-chain integrity and high uptime.