At our company, we envision creating beloved brands sustainably for a better shared future. Our manufacturing teams are committed to bringing our brands to life and delivering value to all our customers, whether big or small. Join our world-class team, which is continuously innovating within our cutting-edge facilities.

The Facilities Manager is tasked with overseeing the operation and maintenance of our organization's physical infrastructure. This includes ensuring that our buildings, grounds, equipment, and services meet organizational needs while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong multitasking abilities with experience in coaching and motivating team members in a production environment.
• A keen focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of food packaging principles along with food industry quality and safety requirements.
• Familiarity with equipment interactions, sanitation procedures, statistical process control, critical control points, and scale-up dynamics for new products.
• Deep knowledge of all applicable safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Capability to guide maintenance teams through technical challenges.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience thriving in a results-oriented, fast-paced, continuous improvement environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint), with SAP knowledge being advantageous.
• Proven leadership skills in motivating diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support Distribution Centers in Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth.
• Proficient in facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.

What you will do for us:

• Negotiating contracts with external vendors.
• Overseeing the Building Janitorial Program.
• Managing the Building Permit Program.
• Developing the annual budget for plant facilities.
• Regularly reporting monthly cost performance against budget projections.
• Scheduling necessary regulatory inspections.
• Managing water treatment systems (including wastewater and treated water).
• Enforcing company policies and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, including safety, food safety, and environmental policies.
• Managing the Building Pest Control Program.
• Overseeing the building key, badge, and lock program.
• Identifying and presenting cost-saving opportunities to leadership.
• Organizing and facilitating team meetings to promote education and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining and updating process documentation within company systems.
• Collaborating effectively with the maintenance department.
• Ensuring clear communication within the production area and across other functions.
• Engaging employees through consistent team meetings, process improvement discussions, follow-ups on suggestions, and ongoing communication.
• Leading employee coaching, performance management, and development efforts.
• Being accountable for housekeeping, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Managing the Building Fire System Program.
• Complying with food safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Executing responsibilities as outlined in standard operating procedures and addressing food safety or regulatory concerns.
• Efficiently managing resources to ensure optimal uptime, quality, and productivity.
• Documenting and investigating safety incidents.
• Proactively identifying and resolving safety risks (both behavioral and facility-related).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, business, management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years managerial experience, including hiring, employee development, performance coaching, and managing multiple lines in a production setting is recommended.
• Understanding of general workplace safety standards and practices, with the ability to identify and manage potential hazards.
• Proficiency in computer use and software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What We Can Do For You:

Purpose-Driven Approach: Empowering our employees to safeguard the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe, high-quality products.

Global Connections: Opportunities to develop, enhance, and nurture global relationships that help us move swiftly and learn from others.

Community of Belonging: A workplace culture where our team members feel safe and empowered to bring their best selves, enabling continuous growth.