Facilities Manager - Distribution Center

About Grainger:

Grainger is North America's leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services. Our wide assortment, deep expertise, innovative technology solutions and unparalleled customer service keep customers' operations running and their people safe.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way at Grainger.

Position Details:

As Distribution Center Facilities Manager you will oversee the property and equipment management at a brand-new automated 500,000 square foot Distribution Center currently under construction in Gresham, Oregon (outside of Portland.) You will assist with commissioning the building start-up and equipment maintenance needs by working with contractors, vendors and service partners. Identify, plan, and implement projects, savings programs, service enhancements, and process improvements that support preventive and predictive maintenance programs and building operations.

You will report to the Director, Distribution of the facility upon commissioning in early 2025 and work with Distribution Center engineering teams in the interim during construction. Relocation will be provided if needed.

You Will:

• Manage a staff of up to 10 technical skilled team members, working across all shifts. A large operation may include Maintenance Supervisors
• Assure maximum performance of conveyor systems and standardize the Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE), and develop a replacement program that maximizes the PIE assets
• Maintain the building and its' components by applying preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to maximize the useful life of the facility
• Ensure that the site is maintained in a fashion that provides for a clean and safe environment and that the exterior of the facility provides a positive and pleasing appearance
• Recommend and institute training programs to ensure personnel are current in job performance and knowledge
• Work with the Real Estate Group (Property Management) in developing estimates, requesting quotes, purchases and oversee the delivery of equipment, construction or service agreements

You Have:

• 10+ years of related work and leadership experience
• Technical knowledge and skill in all areas of facilities maintenance including items such as conveyor systems, powered industrial equipment, waste and recycling stream processes, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components of the building and construction processes
• Knowledge of electric motors, belt, chain and gear drives, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, HVAC systems, electrical switch gear, building envelope and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA regulations, NFPA and Factory Mutual standards, and general risk insurance guidelines and requirements
• Familiar with sustainability (GREEN) concepts.
• Experience with automated picking and packing equipment is a strong plus
• Experience with starting up new Distribution Centers is a plus
• In the first year of your assignment you must be willing to travel throughout the United States to attend field training and visit vendors. Approximate travel commitment will be 50% during the first year.
• Upon building commissioning occasional travel will be required (approximately once per quarter for meetings or to support a smaller satellite operation in Seattle, Washington)

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

DE&I Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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