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The Senior Manager of Global Facilities oversees the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable operation of the company’s facilities worldwide, supporting manufacturing, distribution, product development & engineering, and office locations. This role is responsible for facility maintenance, lease administration, space planning, capital project execution, mailroom and shipping/receiving services, security programs, and vendor management.

Working closely with regional leaders, facilities managers, technicians, security personnel, shipping & receiving personnel, and external service providers, the Sr. Manager, Global Facilities ensures that facilities are well-maintained, operational business needs are met, and employees have a safe, functional, and professional work environment that reflects the company’s brand and culture.

As Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's Sr. Manager, Global Facilities, you will:

Leadership

• Provide comprehensive leadership and ensure alignment with the long-term strategy and operational planning for global facilities across multiple dimensions via:
  • Direct management of facilities, mailroom, security, shipping & receiving staff for the Rosemont and Schaumburg, IL locations
  • Indirect oversight and support through dotted line reporting of plant facilities management staff
  • Cross-functional partnership with regional leaders and plant managers, as well as with EH&S, HR, Finance, Sourcing, and Legal functional leaders

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily facility operations globally, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial services, and equipment servicing
• Work with local facilities personnel to implement where necessary and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure facility systems remain operational and efficient
• Coordinate with site leaders to address facility needs in manufacturing plants, warehouses, product development & engineering centers, and offices

Capital Project Execution

• Working with local facilities personnel to support planning, management, and delivery of facility renovation, expansion, relocation, and infrastructure upgrade projects to ensure these are on time and within budget
• Oversee contractor selection, bidding, and performance for capital projects
• Ensure project compliance with applicable building codes, permitting requirements, and company standards

Lease Administration & Real Estate

• Manage global real estate portfolio, including lease negotiations, renewals, compliance, and documentation
• Maintain accurate lease records and ensure timely action on critical dates and obligations
• Support site selection and facility acquisition/disposition activities

Mail Room Shipping & Receiving

• For all non-manufacturing locations, oversee mailroom activities and ensure timely, accurate processing of both inbound and outbound mail and packages
• Manage relationships with carriers and service providers for domestic and international shipments not associated with shipping/receiving in the plants
• For the Rosemont, IL location, directly manage internal cross-functional upstream and downstream activities pertaining to the inbound and outbound scheduling, transportation, delivery, and installation of product
• For all other office locations, such as Schaumburg, IL and international sales offices, oversee the internal cross-functional upstream and downstream activities pertaining to the inbound and outbound scheduling, transportation, delivery, and installation of product

Security & Access Control

• Oversee the global physical security systems and protocols, including access control, visitor management, and alarm/CCTV systems
• Coordinate with site leaders and vendors to maintain security readiness and adherence to company standards, including maintaining a network of local private security contractors for staff augmentation on an as-needed basis

Office Supply Program

• Partner with Sourcing to manage company-wide office supply program, including vendor selection, ordering processes, and budget control
• Ensure cost-effective purchasing practices and adequate stock levels to meet operational needs
• Standardize supply offerings and processes across global offices to ensure efficiency and consistency

Space Planning & Moves

• Partner with local team to plan and coordinate workspace layouts, seating assignments, and moves/adds/changes for offices and other facilities
• Collaborate