Facilities Reliability Maintenance & Automation Manager

Overview

The Facilities Reliability Maintenance & Automation Manager will serve as the leader of maintenance operations at the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Elsmere, KY.

 

The Facilities Reliability Maintenance & Automation Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the maintenance program for the site, which includes the building envelope, building equipment, and common areas, to incorporate new capabilities such as ASRS and cold storage.

 

This role will be responsible for building and leading a team of 10+ FTEs in providing maintenance support to the facility, including activities such as troubleshooting complex problems, managing the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance and MRO/Planning Scheduling team, overseeing third-party facilities management providers, and interfacing with senior management within the facility.

 

This role will report to the facility General Manager (GM) but will work closely with site operational and safety leaders, operations team members, truck drivers, equipment operators, etc., to ensure the mission of the DC is fulfilled. The Facility Reliability Maintenance & Automation Manager will also work closely with the off-site Facilities Sustainment Team to continually improve the maintenance operation’s strategy, performance, and productivity. 

 

About Chick-fil-A Supply:

Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A® restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

 

Benefits: 

 

On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

 

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!
• Generous Paid Time Off:

          - PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first  year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire

          - Wellness: (16) hours per year

          - Holidays: (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday

• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
• Retirement: 401k with 5% match for eligible employees
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional Benefits: To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.

Responsibilities

 

• Set the strategic direction and operational requirements for the site maintenance program including developing the automation strategy and program
• Develop strategies and programs in alignment with operational needs, minimizing risks and maximizing the useful life of the assets
• Serve as the center of excellence for the automation strategy across the Distribution Center portfolio
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the maintenance program at the distribution facility; provide strategic direction, guidance and serve as an escalation point
• Oversee services provided by third-party contractors (e.g.: ASRS, specialty contractors (e.g., Ammonia Refrigeration, janitorial, landscaping, pest control, snow removal, roads, waste removal, etc.) and review and approve their invoices for payment
• Manage the site maintenance/facilities management budget and forecasts, and analyze variances for services performed by the in-house maintenance team and third-party providers
• Review and approve site maintenance/facilities management invoices and accruals
• Lead the development of the site maintenance opex and capital plans including repair vs. replace decisions
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in a reliable and cost-effective manner, and in compliance with safety, quality, and compliance requirements, industry standards, and CFA SOPs; understand new/planned regulatory changes and any related impact on operations
• Train team on effective execution, building capability, and ownership of systems; ensure team understands maintenance requirements, activities, and desired outcomes; provide on the job coaching and direction
• Perform routine inspections of the