Senior Director, Facilities and Automation
Core
Lead facilities, equipment/automation maintenance, capital projects, and strategic program development across all facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and operationally efficient operations.
Role type
Senior Director, Facilities and Automation
Builds
Boilers, fire protection systems, HVAC, roller and garment-on-hanger conveyance, cleaning/finishing equipment, robotic sortation systems, and site infrastructure.
Domain
Fashion retail logistics, industrial automation, and facility management
Deliverable
infrastructure | production ML models (via IoT/BAS) | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Facilities management, automation system maintenance, capital project management, budget management (CAPEX/OPEX), vendor management, engineering leadership, data-driven performance metrics, root cause analysis, lean initiatives, commissioning oversight, team leadership
Preferred skills
Masters degree in technical/business field, PMP or PRINCE2 certification, experience with GMP/HACCP/SQF requirements
Technologies
CMMS, IoT, Building Automation Systems (BAS), VFDs, servo systems, HMIs, industrial networks, CAD
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise facility condition assessment programs; Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and FM standards; Lead enterprise facility data management and document retention systems; Advance facility technology (IoT, BAS) for predictive maintenance; Manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets; Oversee capital projects from conception to completion; Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians; Investigate downtime events and design corrective actions; Manage third-party vendor contracts and SLAs; Provide technical guidance on complex engineering issues.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership with hands-on project execution
