Senior Manager Of Facilities

Job Description
Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight.
That’s why we’re looking for a Senior Manager of Facilities for our Garland, UT, distribution center. This managerial position is responsible for directing and leading process flow of preventive and corrective maintenance to assure compliance with Lakeshore’s performance goals and facility operational reliability. When called upon, you will perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair the critical infrastructure support systems necessary for efficient operation, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy management control systems. As a team leader, you’ll have a strong sense of urgency and excel in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also possess superb attention to detail, an ability to juggle multiple projects and strong interpersonal skills to help lead and inspire our team to do their best work. This position will report to our Vice President of UT Distribution.
A day at Lakeshore looks like this:
Providing leadership and motivation for all Facility Maintenance associates by communicating core beliefs and values, as well as creating a positive work environment through fairness and equality
Establishing goals, performance criteria and measurement processes to proactively manage employees
Coordinating the implementation of annual performance objectives and assisting in the development of a reporting format (such as a spreadsheet) to track the completion of these objectives
Accurately maintaining documentation for all CA distribution assets, including but not limited to property information books, standard operating procedures, as-built drawings, drawing review documents, site operating manuals, logs and emergency operations manuals
Scheduling work and preventive maintenance tasks during periods of system inactivity or scheduled downtime to reduce chances of business interruptions;
working closely with management to ensure effects on operations are recognized, well planned and coordinated
Reviewing preventive maintenance cycles and tasks monthly to improve maintenance efficiency and response times
Developing cost-effective maintenance processes to improve reliability and associate productivity
Conducting periodic inspections and audits to confirm compliance with operations and maintenance programs, including service-call programs, preventive maintenance, loss control/prevention activities, safety training, hazardous materials, OSHA compliance and record keeping
Facilitating corrective action based on inspections and audits when necessary
Working in partnership with the Health, Safety and Security Manager to facilitate and monitor safety training programs to maintain compliance with all company, local, state and federal requirements
Regularly inspecting all MHE (material handling equipment) and work areas to ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions;
producing monthly reports on your findings
Coordinating Lakeshore’s subcontractor preventive and reactive maintenance activities to assure site operations meet contract requirements and reliability needs
Monitoring all contracted maintenance, repair and construction activities for conformance to established building policies and standards
Reviewing shift schedules of direct reports to assure proper coverage during vacation and vacation absences
Assisting in the technical training and upgrading of skills of less-experienced staff
Displaying a willingness to make timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgement, supporting and explaining the reasoning behind decisions and including the appropriate people in the decision-making process
Performing administrative functions related to the day-to-day operations of the site, including but not limited to PO creation, subcontractor onboarding, vendor proposals and reviews, safety reporting and invoice approval
Ensuring the proper operation of all mission-critical systems, such as conveyors, docks and doors, generator switch gear, fire alarm system, sprinkler system, HVAC, electrical, etc.
Assisting in the administration of the Carson facilities’ impairment and loss-prevention program, in addition to ensuring that proper PPE is utilized at all times
Conducting safety audits and participating in client safety meetings
Overseeing the tool and supply inventory