senior equipment specialist, Facilities Programs & Standards

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition coverage for bachelor's degree

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Seattle is seeking a Senior Equipment Specialist to lead intricate equipment management programs. You will analyze facility operating systems, implement maintenance programs, and develop improvement strategies for equipment and facilities. Ideal candidates have significant experience in equipment management, data analysis, and project management. The role also involves liaising with regional facilities and cross-functional teams for successful implementation. Benefits include extensive medical coverage, paid leave, and education support.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of high school diploma/GED, US military service, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge on how design can impact functionality of equipment.
• Previous experience authoring technical documents or whitepapers for leadership review.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using data analysis or business analytics.
• Minimum of 3 years of project/program management experience in a highly matrixed, cross‑functional organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze operational efficiencies and maintenance trends.
• Consult with teams to assess user needs and maximize equipment serviceability.
• Determine methods and data necessary to analyze equipment performance.
• Develop continuous improvement programs for facility operations and maintenance.
• Liaise with regional facilities and other units to ensure program adoption
• Drive enhancements to facilities and equipment with measurable performance gains
• Support development of business requirements, processes, and training for facilities systems
• Participate in reviews and author program changes in a matrix organization

Skills

Equipment management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Familiarity with Espresso equipment

Espresso equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

US military service

Job description

Now Brewing - Senior Equipment Specialist, Facilities Programs & Standards! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This job contributes to Starbucks success through leading intricate and high complexity equipment management programs. You will be a subject matter expert, analyzing facility operating systems and implementing maintenance programs to support efficient, high-quality delivery of the Starbucks experience to customers. The ideal candidate will model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a senior equipment specialist, Facilities Programs & Standards, you will…

• Conduct research and analyze operational efficiencies, equipment utilization, and repair and maintenance trends.
• Consult with cross-functional teams to assess and define equipment serviceability, user needs and the application of appropriate technologies to maximize return on investment and effective life cycle management of coffeehouse equipment and ongoing maintenance programs.
• Determine methods and data necessary to analyze equipment performance and improvement opportunities. Design reports that facilitate changes to equipment design and maintenance programs for enterprise‑wide cost savings in partnership with engineering teams.
• Develop continuous improvement programs for facility operations and maintenance. Apply current and emerging technologies for all existing and evolving equipment, fixtures and facility systems.
• Serve as the liaison to our regional facilities organization and other business units impacted by the programs to ensure successful implementation and integration.
• Steer the development and implementation of programs that identify enhancements to existing facilities and equipment, resulting in quantifiable performance improvements such as predictive maintenance management, increased usable life analysis, decreased repair and maintenance costs, and reduced energy consumption.
• Support the centralized development of business requirements, processes, reporting, training and implementation of evolving facilities management systems to support dispatch centers and field organizations.
• Develops/participates in business reviews with stakeholders and author whitepapers for programmatic changes in equipment, reviewing findings in a highly matrixed organization.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• Minimum education of high school diploma/GED, US military service, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge on how design can impact functionality of equipment design and development
• Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge of how manufacturing can impact functionality of equipment manufacturing
• Previous experience authoring technical documents or whitepapers for leadership review
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using data analysis or business analytics on equipment performance
• Minimum of 3 years of project/program management experience in a highly matrixed, cross‑functional organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity or previous experience with Espresso equipment a plus
• Expertise in facilities equipment management within a Retail or QSR environment preferred
• Willing to work out of the Starbucks Support Center (SSC) in Seattle 4 days per week

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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