Facilities Manager (Industrial)

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at a high-visibility, 200,000-square-foot distribution center supporting one of the nation's most recognized brands. This role is responsible for overseeing facility operations, managing maintenance personnel, driving vendor performance, and ensuring a best-in-class experience for site stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities, engineering, or maintenance leader who enjoys balancing technical operations, financial management, and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Lead all day-to-day facility operations for a large industrial distribution center Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians Oversee preventive maintenance programs and reactive maintenance activities Manage third-party service providers, including janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility vendors Build and manage annual operating budgets Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and accruals Monitor financial performance and explain budget variances Prepare and present monthly operational and financial reports to leadership Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all facility standards Build strong relationships with site leadership and act as a trusted facilities partner

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of facilities, maintenance, engineering, or operations management experience Experience leading maintenance teams in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment Strong understanding of mechanical systems, HVAC, and facility operations Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reporting Proven ability to manage vendors and service contracts Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can effectively lead a maintenance team while building trusted relationships with stakeholders. Success in this role requires a combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced operational environment.

We're looking for someone who:

Leads with professionalism and accountability Is highly organized and detail-oriented Can balance operational priorities with customer service Thrives in a collaborative, culture-driven environment Brings confidence, maturity, and sound decision-making to leadership situations Experience supporting distribution centers, logistics facilities, or industrial operations Refrigeration experience, particularly within cold storage environments Knowledge of ammonia-based refrigeration systems Previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Maintenance Supervisor Experience working in client-facing environments

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].