Manager, DC Facilities

At SanMar the work you do makes a difference.

Whats the Short Version

The Manager DC Facilities is responsible for reviewing planning and ensuring adherence to scheduled work and supervision of maintenance team members to maintain Autostore and other Distribution Center systems and equipment. This position is responsible for the mechanical pneumatic and electronic controls that optimize operations material handling systems and overall building and grounds conditions within SanMar distribution centers. Responsibilities include oversight of building and grounds maintenance preventive maintenance troubleshooting repair and replacement parts management vendor interactions and related automated systems. The position requires a working understanding of user interfaces electronic controls and components related to conveyance and production-related automated systems.

This role requires a strong understanding of automated systems material handling equipment and facility operations to prioritize maintenance activities assess operational impact and support operational continuity. While not expected to possess the same level of hands-on repair expertise as Facilities Technicians the manager must understand system issues and ensure troubleshooting and repair activities are initiated promptly. This role fosters a culture of urgency and accountability works closely with Distribution Systems Technology and Solutions teams DC leadership and Material Handling vendors and integrators to maximize system stability scale and performance and is responsible for the overall DC Facilities department. This role is local to a SanMar distribution center with potential travel to support additional sites train technicians and DC staff and support MHE and automation rollouts.

What Will You Be Doing

• Oversee all work and responsibilities of the Facilities team ensuring they have the best resources available to complete their duties and enforcing all corporate safety procedures.
• Regularly identify opportunities to reduce equipment downtime improve system reliability and hold team members accountable for the timely completion of preventive maintenance troubleshooting repairs and follow-up actions.
• Ensure production operations by setting work priorities repair and maintenance schedules and installation of machinery and equipment.
• Support the Safety program in conjunction with the Safety Committee and ensure all documentation is gathered and submitted; review all Accident investigation reports and ensure that corrective actions are issued when necessary.
• Review the mechanic utilization reports and initiate actions that lead to the improvement of mechanic effectiveness; review equipment downtime reports and takes action to improve equipment performance.
• Establish clear priorities and expectations for the Facilities team ensuring maintenance activities are completed with urgency critical equipment issues are addressed promptly and operational disruptions are minimized
• Audit Preventive Maintenance programs on an on-going basis and makes changes to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Alongside the General Manager monitor and evaluate effectiveness of DC system operations and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of operations.
• Coordinate ordering materials and monitor the supply of spare parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in maintenance engineering and system repair
• 1-3 years of supervisory/lead experience
• In depth knowledge of preventive maintenance program development and implementation maintenance work prioritization and scheduling
• Working knowledge of operating budgets and knowledge in analyzing and forecasting variances spreadsheet and software programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent project management skills
• Flexible with schedule able to provide off-hours support either remotely or onsite as needed

Whats Our Offer

Salary Range: Youll earn between $86000 - $124700 annually depending on experience.

Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: Youll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect

DC Warehouse (Non-Equipment): While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to stand walk talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 60 pounds. The employee frequently uses both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms grasp and perform repetitive hand wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs kneel/squat bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Basic literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts pallet jacks mechanized systems etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Why Work at SanMar

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being life balance career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know like Nike The North Face and Brooks Brothers as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part providing clothing that helps people feel that theyre a part of something special.

Heres your chance to be a part of this story. If youre ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority were ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are wherever youre from whoever you love or follow in faith whatever your disability or superpower status whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with you are welcome at SanMar.

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