KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and communicate a strategic roadmap for facilities maintenance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Forge cross-functional partnerships to align departmental goals with the company's mission, particularly focusing on Facilities Maintenance projects and systems.
• Introduce cutting-edge processes, technologies, and systems to streamline operational efficiency, enhance resource utilization, and optimize material usage.
• Assure that operational decisions regarding staffing, development, procurement, and facilities align with the business plan and strategic vision.
• Enforce operations-related policies, practices, and standards, ensuring effective support and consistent execution across all facets of the business.
• Review and approve project cost-estimates, financial reports, and staffing requirements to manage expenditure.
• Administer the budget for the Facilities Maintenance department, aligning financial planning with operational goals.
• Communicate key performance metrics to the CEO and other leadership members, providing a transparent view of operational performance.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in operations management, leveraging new insights to maintain a competitive edge.
• Identify training gaps and ensure the provision of targeted training to uplift team performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Oversee contracting, performance management, and quality assurance for third-party service providers, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Leads effort to improve internal business processes and enhance organizational capabilities.
• Ensure all department Team Members adhere to the company’s safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, an MBA is preferred in Operations Management or Facilities Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, operations management, or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing multi-level teams and retail merchandising.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and understanding of industry trends and competition.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead teams through change, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills, with experience in developing company-wide strategies and translating market trends into actionable business strategies.
• Strong teamwork and project management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will oversee the Maintenance Team.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent local and out-of-state travel is necessary; reliable transportation is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required to read and interpret documents, instructions, and manuals, as well as to communicate effectively.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to apply logical thinking to execute instructions and resolve problems is crucial.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Applicants must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The role requires regular standing, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. The role requires the ability to perform duties in varying work conditions, such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the role may occasionally require exposure to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.