Site District Manager

Job Description

This District Manager role would provide operational leadership across complex manufacturing environments with responsibility for facilities management, maintenance operations, safety, client relationships, and overall operational performance.

Job Summary

The District Manager will serve as the senior Aramark Facilities Management leader overseeing facilities operations across the Tech Center.

This individual will be responsible for leading operational performance, client relationships, safety initiatives, maintenance programs, financial performance, and workforce leadership within highly complex manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations and possess a strong understanding of plant mechanics, facilities maintenance, and operational reliability. This role requires a highly process-driven leader with strong executive presence, operational discipline, and the ability to lead large teams in demanding, safety-focused manufacturing environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Aramark Facilities Management operations across multiple manufacturing plants

• Serve as the primary relationship leader with General Motors operational leadership teams

• Drive operational excellence, safety, reliability, and client satisfaction

• Oversee facilities maintenance operations including HVAC, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and plant maintenance programs

• Lead workforce planning, operational productivity, and financial performance

• Ensure compliance with all client safety standards, protocols, and operational procedures

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operational programs

• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline operational teams

• Partner closely with client leadership to support manufacturing operations and facility performance goals

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments

• Strong understanding of manufacturing plant operations and facilities maintenance

• Working knowledge of HVAC, maintenance operations, hydraulics, and mechanical systems

• Highly process-driven with strong operational discipline

• Proven leadership within high-safety environments

• Strong client relationship and vendor management experience

• Ability to lead large, complex operational teams

• Service-oriented and people-focused leadership style

• Strong communication skills and executive presence

• Safety-first mindset and leadership approach

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing facilities management

• Industrial operations leadership

• Multi-site operational leadership

• Maintenance and engineering operations

• GMP or production-focused environments

• Union and large workforce operational environments

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the facilities industry.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction.

• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard-working talent.

• Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.

• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front line associate through leadership.

• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree is generally required to be successful; advanced degree in business or related field is preferred.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .