Facility Operations Lead: Cold Chain & Maintenance

US Foods; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Manager, Facility Operations to lead a high-volume, temperature-controlled operation. You will direct maintenance, sanitation, and security, ensuring cold chain integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

You will develop a skilled team, optimize CMMS-driven workflows, and manage capital projects while partnering with QA, safety, and operations to drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of facilities management experience.
• 3 years working with refrigeration systems within cold chain distribution.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CMMS and data analytics to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor maintenance, sanitation, refrigeration, and security ops.
• Oversee refrigeration and temperature control for perishable goods.
• Manage facility operations budgets, capital projects, and vendor contracts.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; manage labor hours and overtime.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and safety regulations; lead audits and PWMs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with QA, safety, and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facility Operations, Engineering, Construction, or related field

Ammonia Operator Certification

PSM/RMP Certification

CMMS training

EPA Section 608 Certification

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Refrigeration/HVAC licenses/certifications

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CMMS

Building Management System (BMS)

Automation & energy management tech

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Manager, Facility Operations to lead a high-volume, temperature-controlled operation. You will direct maintenance, sanitation, and security, ensuring cold chain integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

You will develop a skilled team, optimize CMMS-driven workflows, and manage capital projects while partnering with QA, safety, and operations to drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency.