Manager, Facility Operations
Core
Managing safe, efficient, and compliant operations of high-volume, temperature-controlled food distribution facilities, including maintenance, refrigeration systems, sanitation, and security.
Role type
Manager, Facility Operations
Builds
Operational uptime and cold chain integrity for perishable food products
Domain
Food distribution / Cold chain logistics / Industrial facilities
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Facilities management, refrigeration systems oversight, team leadership, budget management, vendor contract negotiation, regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, USDA), CMMS proficiency, project management
Preferred skills
Sustainability initiatives leadership, Lean Six Sigma, cross-functional team leadership, advanced CMMS analytics, multi-site service agreement management
Technologies
CMMS, BMS, tracking software
Responsibilities
Direct and monitor maintenance and sanitation staff; oversee refrigeration systems to ensure temperature control; manage capital projects and facility assets; recruit, train, and evaluate staff; establish relationships with third-party vendors; ensure compliance with food safety regulations; develop and manage facility budgets; lead emergency response planning and safety training
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with 2-10 direct reports