Head of Facility Operations - Cold Chain & Compliance

US Foods; Wixom, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

US Foods in Michigan is seeking a Manager, Facility Operations to lead a facilities maintenance and sanitation team in a high-volume, temperature-controlled distribution center. You will optimize cold chain integrity, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate with QA, safety, and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and uninterrupted service.

Requires 5 years of facilities management experience, 3 years with ammonia refrigeration, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facility operations or engineering.
• 5 years facilities management experience with leadership responsibilities.
• 3 years ammonia refrigeration experience in cold chain environments.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and vendor-management skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS and data analytics to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor maintenance, sanitation, and security teams.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration and temperature control for cold chain.
• Manage budgets, labor, and capital projects within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, GMP standards.
• Collaborate with QA, safety, and external vendors on operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

CMMS proficiency

Data analytics

Budgeting & cost control

Education

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

Level 1 Ammonia Operator Certification

PSM/RMP Certification

CMMS training

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

CMMS software

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

US Foods in Michigan is seeking a Manager, Facility Operations to lead a facilities maintenance and sanitation team in a high-volume, temperature-controlled distribution center. You will optimize cold chain integrity, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate with QA, safety, and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and uninterrupted service.

Requires 5 years of facilities management experience, 3 years with ammonia refrigeration, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.