Sr Manager Facilities & Maintenance - CHEF'STORE (Oregon or Illinois)
Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Job Description
US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors, delivering high-quality food and innovative solutions to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other foodservice customers across the nation. As a major player in the foodservice industry, US Foods is committed to excellence in operational efficiency, sustainability, and customer service. With a robust network of distribution centers and retail locations, the company provides a diversified portfolio of products including perishable and non-perishable foods, kitchen equipment, and supplies. They are dedicated to ongoing improvement and innovation, making them a dynamic workplace for professionals seeking growth and challenge.
The Facilities Manager position at US Foods is pivotal to maintaining and enhancing the operational integrity of their retail locations, including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire suppression, and general building upkeep. This role requires strategic oversight of facility maintenance programs designed to minimize downtime and maximize asset longevity. Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance schedules, utilizing cost and time-saving tools like Service Channel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing vendor and contractor relationships. The Facilities Manager is also involved in capital projects such as new store builds, remodels, and expansions, collaborating closely with construction teams to ensure smooth transitions from construction completion to operational readiness. Financial stewardship is a key aspect of this role, managing a multi-million-dollar budget that includes expenditure tracking, forecasting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
In addition to technical and operational duties, the Facilities Manager leads a dedicated team of professionals and technicians, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations to foster high productivity and effectiveness. The role demands strong problem-solving capabilities, exceptional project management skills, and effective communication to work collaboratively across all company departments. Travel, including nights, weekends, and holidays, up to 75% of the time, is required to support multiple retail locations.
US Foods offers a competitive compensation package for this position, including an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentives. Benefits encompass health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, disability coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. This opportunity is well-suited for experienced facilities management professionals particularly those with expertise in retail or foodservice environments looking to make a significant impact in a national company dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence.
The Facilities Manager position at US Foods is pivotal to maintaining and enhancing the operational integrity of their retail locations, including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire suppression, and general building upkeep. This role requires strategic oversight of facility maintenance programs designed to minimize downtime and maximize asset longevity. Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance schedules, utilizing cost and time-saving tools like Service Channel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing vendor and contractor relationships. The Facilities Manager is also involved in capital projects such as new store builds, remodels, and expansions, collaborating closely with construction teams to ensure smooth transitions from construction completion to operational readiness. Financial stewardship is a key aspect of this role, managing a multi-million-dollar budget that includes expenditure tracking, forecasting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
In addition to technical and operational duties, the Facilities Manager leads a dedicated team of professionals and technicians, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations to foster high productivity and effectiveness. The role demands strong problem-solving capabilities, exceptional project management skills, and effective communication to work collaboratively across all company departments. Travel, including nights, weekends, and holidays, up to 75% of the time, is required to support multiple retail locations.
US Foods offers a competitive compensation package for this position, including an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentives. Benefits encompass health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, disability coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. This opportunity is well-suited for experienced facilities management professionals particularly those with expertise in retail or foodservice environments looking to make a significant impact in a national company dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- 5 plus years of experience in facilities management with a focus on retail environments
- Proven experience in managing maintenance teams vendor relationships and facility operations
- Strong understanding of building systems safety regulations and maintenance best practices
- Excellent problem-solving organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Proficiency in facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel including overnights weekends and holidays as necessary up to 75 percent
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience
Job Qualifications
- 5 plus years of experience in facilities management with a focus on retail environments
- Proven experience in managing maintenance teams vendor relationships and facility operations
- Strong understanding of building systems safety regulations and maintenance best practices
- Excellent problem-solving organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Proficiency in facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel including overnights weekends and holidays as necessary up to 75 percent
- A relevant certification such as CFM FMP is a plus
- Experience supporting multi-site retail or grocery environments preferably with refrigerated or food-safe facilities
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects including new store openings remodels and refresh programs
- Experience with sustainability initiatives such as energy management emissions reduction or ESG compliance programs
- Strong financial acumen with experience building long-range capital plans and lifecycle asset management strategies
- Experience implementing or optimizing CMMS or facilities management platforms such as ServiceChannel to drive performance and reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience
Job Duties
- Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of retail locations including refrigeration HVAC plumbing electrical systems fire suppression systems and general building upkeep
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules tools and preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan
- Implement and utilize time cost savings tools to better serve our stores including Service Channel as appropriate
- Ensure all facilities comply with health safety and environmental regulations and standards
- Partner with other workstreams to identify and implement Environmental Compliance Cost Savings programs for CHEF STORE assets including energy emissions and other programs
- Manage and execute all new store FF E needs for store readiness and handoff to operations
- Collaborate with construction team to build and execute new store handoff process including punch list resolution warranty information vendor transition and other applicable items
- Manage relationships with external vendors contractors and service providers ensuring service levels meet company standards
- Oversee the procurement and management of contracts for maintenance services repairs and facility upgrades
- Develop and manage multi-million facilities and maintenance budget including tracking expenditures forecasting needs and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Analyze maintenance and operational costs to drive efficiencies and support financial goals
- Plan and coordinate facility improvement projects renovations and expansions
- Work with internal stakeholders architects and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time within budget and to required standards
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to address facility-related incidents and emergencies
- Lead the response to urgent maintenance issues and ensure prompt resolution
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities service requests and facility conditions
- Prepare and present reports on facilities performance maintenance issues and project status to senior management
- Lead mentor and manage a team of facilities and maintenance professionals including technicians and support staff
- Provide training guidance and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of team effectiveness and productivity
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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