Senior Manager, Facilities

Brother International Corporation; Bartlett (TN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite role at Bartlett, TN campus

Onsite facilities leadership

Job summary

Brother International Corporation in Bartlett, TN is seeking a Senior Manager, Facilities to lead facilities operations across multiple locations, oversee maintenance, safety, and reliability, and drive capital projects and energy management.

You will partner with business leaders to align investments with objectives, manage budgets and vendors, and mentor a team of facilities professionals while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Facilities Management, or related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive facilities, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or infrastructure management experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing facilities personnel, contractors, vendors, and multi-state operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for facilities operations across all Brother USA locations.
• Establish facility standards, maintenance strategies, service levels, and performance metrics.
• Partner with leaders to align facility investments with organizational objectives.
• Lead long-range facility planning and space utilization.
• Develop and manage multi-year capital plans.
• Oversee budgets, vendor governance, and sustainability programs.

Job description

Company Overview

Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

Why Work at Brother?

Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Facilities is responsible for the leadership, management, and strategic direction of facilities operations across all Brother USA locations, including the Bartlett, TN campus, Distribution Centers in Perris, CA and Richmond, VA, and office locations in Bridgewater, NJ, Colorado, Phoenix, AZ, and Chicago, IL. This position is accountable for facility maintenance, infrastructure reliability, capital improvements, workplace services, vendor management, sustainability initiatives, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Manager ensures facilities and workplaces effectively support business operations while providing safe, efficient, and professional environments for employees and customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for facilities operations across all Brother USA distribution centers and office locations
• Establish facility standards, maintenance strategies, service levels, and performance metrics that drive operational excellence
• Partner with business leaders to align facility investments, infrastructure capabilities, and workplace environments with organizational objectives
• Lead long‑range facility planning, space utilization

Capital Projects and Infrastructure Management

• Develop and manage multi‑year capital plans supporting facility improvements, building systems, and infrastructure reliability
• Lead major facility construction, renovation, expansion, and modernization projects from planning through execution
• Prioritize capital investments based on business needs, risk reduction, lifecycle costs, and return on investment
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets

Financial Management, Vendor Governance, and Sustainability

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for the facilities portfolio
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, service agreements, and performance management activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve facility reliability, service quality, and cost efficiency
• Lead sustainability, energy management, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship programs

Compliance, Risk Management, and Business Continuity

• Ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, environmental, fire protection, and regulatory requirements
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, facility security, and critical infrastructure protection efforts
• Oversee facility audits, inspections, permits, and corrective action programs
• Identify and mitigate facility‑related operational, financial, and business risks

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for the Manager, Facilities
• Support, Facilities Specialist, and Facilities Technicians
• Establish goals, priorities, accountability measures, and development plans for facilities personnel and service providers
• Foster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability
• Serve as the primary facilities advisor to leadership regarding facility strategy, capital investments, workplace planning, and operational risks

Experience & Qualifications

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Facilities Management, or related discipline Preferred

Experience Level

• 10+ years of experience – Progressive facilities, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or infrastructure management experience
• 7+ years of experience – Leadership experience managing facilities personnel, contractors, vendors, and multi‑state operations
• 7+ years of experience – Leading capital projects, infrastructure improvements, and facility modernization initiatives; developing and managing operating and capital budgets
• 7+ years of experience – Supporting both distribution center and corporate office environments Preferred
• 7+ years of experience – Leading sustainability and environmental management initiatives Preferred
• 7+ years of experience – Facility master planning and workplace strategy development Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Preferred
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP) Preferred
• PMP - Project Management Professional Preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Preferred
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Preferred

Software/Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Financial Planning and Budgeting Systems Preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Project Management Software Preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD and Facility Drawing Management Preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Preferred

Other Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities

• Strategic planning and execution
• Capital planning and asset management
• Financial management and budget accountability
• Vendor and contract management
• Change management and continuous improvement
• Risk management and business continuity planning Preferred
• Executive communication and business partnership Preferred
• Multi-site facilities leadership Preferred

Additional Details for This Role

This role will be an onsite role. You are expected to work from the stated job location 5 days a week. #LI-Onsite

Base Salary

The targeted base salary range for this position is $ 105,000- $ 122,000 per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible for a 20 % bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans. Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/

Our Mission, Vision & Culture

Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work

Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .