Sr Facilities Manager

KeHE; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food distribution sector is seeking a Facilities Senior Manager to oversee warehouse operations. This role focuses on maintaining high standards for equipment and facility cleanliness while leading a dedicated team. You will be instrumental in implementing new processes to enhance efficiency and ensure safety protocols are followed. Join a company that values a people-first culture and is committed to providing good living, good food, and good service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership

Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Previous facilities experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operations of warehouse equipment and IT systems.
• Lead maintenance and sanitation teams within the Distribution Center.
• Implement processes to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Safety Practices

Efficiency Improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $120,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE - a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor - is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Facilities Senior Manager is responsible for the efficient operations of the warehouse equipment, IT systems and operating systems as well as ensuring the facility housekeeping standards are met on a daily basis. This person leads and directs the maintenance and sanitation teams within the Distribution Center. This position is also responsible for technology support for the warehouse systems and IT equipment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining high standards related to the physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
• Implement new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.
• Troubleshoot systems issues, which affect timely delivery and/or receiving of product.
• Ensure company sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practice.
• Proactively improve labor relations and employee engagement.
• Schedule and assign duties for PIT equipment repair and PMs, facility maintenance and work on minor building projects.
• Responsible for monitoring janitorial/housekeeping performance and cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
• Responsible for providing information and support to a wide variety of users.
• Supports the day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and operational maintenance for staff support needs.
• Tracks the status of user issues and follows up as needed to provide timely updates and ensure resolution.
• Coordinates team projects and provides direction and guidance to others when necessary.
• Maintain and actively contribute to the knowledge base that improves the effectiveness of the team.
• Oversees and supervises the quality of work for other employees to ensure that all tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Manages and reviews all service contracts.
• Conducts and documents facility inspections.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Previous facilities experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Previous experience supervising and leading teams.
• Previous experience in a heavily automated facility.
• Previous experience with large conveyor networks and associated automation.
• Background in working with outside vendors and contractors.
• Some weekend and evening work required.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
• Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to moderate.

Requisition ID: 2025-26377

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.