Facilities Category Manager

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

• $60,000 - $65,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential! 
• 100% remote in the United States, however, residing in IL highly preferred

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation? 

What’s In It For You**: 

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises! 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
• Domestic Partnership Benefits 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution  
• Commuter Benefit Program  
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Time Off  
• Discount Program  
• Flexible Work Schedule  
• Career growth opportunities  

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

Department/Function: Facilities

Location: SC

Reports to: VP of Facilities

Job Level: 2

Job Band: Manager

Full-Time 

Exempt          

Travel Requirements: Rarely

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Category Manager will play a key role in increasing brand image and driving our R&M expenses downward through the management of 3rd party vendors, aggressive and comprehensive planned maintenance programs, and bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. The Facilities Category Manager will report to the Vice President of Facilities with support being given to local Regional Managers and District Managers and the regional teams to maintain expedient resolution of Facilities related issues while securing quality service at a competitive rate.   

The Potbelly Facilities Category Manager will develop strong vendor relationships, be responsible for category management as determined by VP of Facilities, assist in creating planned maintenance programs and budgets and develop and implement facility maintenance guidelines. He or she will also forge working partnerships with Facilities Team members, Operations, Accounting and Construction departments to assist in maintaining a facility that is cost effective during long term R&M life expectancy of both equipment and facility. The Facilities Category Manager will support and manage work order requests for repairs and the preventative maintenance program for the existing shop portfolio for both new and existing shops. He/She will act as back up to VP of Facilities, SR Facilities Operation/Property Manager, Facilities Category Manager and Facilities Specialist as needed.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Facilities Category Manager include managing the R&M budgets, planned maintenance programs, Assisting in Vendor selection, management, and vendor performance reviews, special projects, and facilitating overall communication to the field pertaining to facility management initiatives and updates.

This position is measured by time to complete open work orders, R&M budget and P&L line items.

FOCUS

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance of fully functional and compliant facilities, as well as assist in the annual plan and budget for responsible categories and preventative maintenance program.