Facilities Manager

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Facilities to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for directing and leading process flow of preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure compliance with our performance goals and facility operational reliability.

• Direct and lead process flow of preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure compliance with performance goals and facility operational reliability.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair critical infrastructure support systems necessary for efficient operation, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy management control systems.
• Lead and motivate a team of facility maintenance associates to ensure a positive work environment and high-quality performance.
• Establish goals, performance criteria, and measurement processes to proactively manage employees and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the implementation of annual performance objectives and develop a reporting format to track completion of these objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all CA distribution assets, including property information books, standard operating procedures, as-built drawings, drawing review documents, site operating manuals, logs, and emergency operations manuals.
• Schedule work and preventive maintenance tasks during periods of system inactivity or scheduled downtime to reduce chances of business interruptions.
• Review preventive maintenance cycles and tasks monthly to improve maintenance efficiency and response times.
• Develop cost-effective maintenance processes to improve reliability and associate productivity.
• Conduct 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.
• Facilitate corrective action based on inspections and audits when necessary.
• Work 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 inspect all MHE (material handling equipment) and work areas to ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions.
• Coordinate Lakeshore's subcontractor preventive and reactive maintenance activities to ensure site operations meet contract requirements and reliability needs.
• Monitor all contracted maintenance, repair, and construction activities for conformance to established building policies and standards.
• Review shift schedules of direct reports to ensure proper coverage during vacation and holiday absences.
• Assist in the technical training and upgrading of skills of less-experienced staff.
• Display a willingness to make timely decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain the reasoning behind decisions, and include the appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Perform administrative functions related to the day-to-day operations of the site, including PO creation, subcontractor onboarding, vendor proposals and reviews, safety reporting, and invoice approval.
• Ensure 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.
• Assist in the administration of the Carson facilities' impairment and loss-prevention program, in addition to ensuring that proper PPE is utilized at all times.
• Conduct safety audits and participate in client safety meetings.
• Oversee the tool and supply inventory.

• Candidates must have prior experience in a distribution center.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of technical operations experience is required; 5+ years of facilities experience in the area of distribution center MHE systems is strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of OPEX or good to person systems.
• Accredited technical school, military, or college certification in HVAC and/or Operating Engineering Technologies and/or equivalent job-related training and experience required.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience utilizing sophisticated WMS/WCS and other automated systems and equipment, including RF equipment, sortation, conveyor systems, and forklifts.
• Experience working with Pyramid and HighJump.
• Advanced working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities, along with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities, and motivate others.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFC, and life safety codes.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and use arms to perform tasks, as well as push, pull, and grasp objects.
• Ability to regularly type or write as needed.
• Ability to perform tasks that involve talking, hearing, and occasionally smelling.
• Ability to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, and work in environments with temperature ranges (both outside and inside).
• Ability to occasionally work around vibration or noise, as well as dust.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding.
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO, and HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday).
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest.
• Generous employee discount.
• Casual (we really mean it).

We know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families, and children we serve.

We know we couldn't do the extraordinary things we're doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it's a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we've got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we're constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you're a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/

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