Primary Role of This Position

• Develop comprehensive plans and budgets, oversee execution, coordinate vendors and internal teams, and preventative maintenance on critical distribution centre assets, including production equipment, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and security systems.
• Oversee analytical troubleshooting, problem solving, and develop the team to solve operational issues and reach short-term and long-term performance goals.
• Ensure the safety of the workforce and optimize equipment uptime and effectiveness by establishing and executing preventative maintenance programs for equipment, materials, and systems within the facility.
• Establish a network of trusted service providers to optimize cost and effectiveness of contracted work.
• Ensure that competent and qualified contractors are hired to make the necessary repairs and maintenance of systems and equipment, and that all work is carried out in a safe manner.
• Implement and use a management maintenance system (MMS) to manage work order, spare parts and provide key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Create and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures to maintain safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and supervise security officers and guards.
• Lead risk management assessments with insurance and property management companies.

• Coach, mentor, and develop staff; provide appropriate training, succession planning, and professional development to help team members meet and, ideally, exceed performance standards.
• Proactively help to develop a culture that embraces a high level of commitment to doing things in the most efficient way possible, delivering on commitments and “getting it right the first time”.

• With DC leadership, accountable for ensuring that all employees are adhering to health and safety policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 8–10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
• 10+ years’ supervisory/leadership experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience overseeing the security needs of a distribution centre or manufacturing site and office environments
• Experience with MMS
• Electrical, mechanical, and maintenance-related certifications
• Project management experience
• GMP/ISO experience desired

• An authentic leader, who is able to build strong relationships internally and with service providers, clearly communicate and motivate, and drive accountability at all levels
• Established administrative and contract management experience managing capital and expense budgets for multiple facilities and formal project management approaches to manage large infrastructure projects
• A strong problem solver with the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, able to prioritize and meet budgets deadlines and achieve objectives
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills and exceptional judgment
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) and its application in a warehouse and production environment