Senior Facilities Manager

Role Overview

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day hands-on operations and maintenance of company facilities, including warehouse, distribution areas, conveyor systems, and company-provided buildings. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations while supporting repairs, preventive maintenance, and operational improvements. The ideal candidate is highly operational, comfortable working directly with teams and equipment, and experienced in warehouse/industrial facility environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform hands-on maintenance and repair of facility systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and conveyor belts in distribution/warehouse centers
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, machinery, and facility systems
• Lead and support day-to-day warehouse operations, including troubleshooting conveyor systems and other production equipment
• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to facilities staff to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Manage third-party vendors for facility services and special projects, ensuring quality work and adherence to standards
• Maintain company-owned vehicles, tools, and equipment used in facility operations
• Document maintenance activities, incidents, and safety checks accurately
• Respond to urgent facility issues, breakdowns, or safety concerns promptly
• Assist with renovations, upgrades, and operational improvement projects as needed

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on technical capability across building systems, warehouse equipment, and conveyor belts
• Knowledge of safety protocols, OSHA standards, and hazardous material handling
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and operational equipment in a warehouse environment
• Skilled in coordinating and supervising operational teams for daily maintenance tasks
• Experience with vendor management and sourcing operational services

Core Competencies

• Adaptable and hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Dependable and accountable, consistently following through on maintenance and operational tasks
• Enthusiastic about working on-site, leading teams, and directly supporting warehouse/distribution operations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Scope of Responsibility

• Directly manages day-to-day facility operations and maintenance staff
• Collaborates with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth and safe facility workflows
• Operates autonomously while escalating critical issues to leadership as needed

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Role includes manual labor such as lifting, climbing, kneeling, and operating warehouse equipment
• Exposure to industrial environments and operational hazards
• Hands-on work with conveyors, machinery, and facility infrastructure

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management, industrial maintenance, or warehouse operations
• Experience with conveyor systems or industrial material handling preferred
• High school diploma or relevant post-secondary education; certifications in facility management or industrial safety preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)