Group Director, Engineering and Facilities Management

Group Director, Engineering and Facilities Management

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list! 

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. 

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today! 

Perks 

•        Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture! 

•        Hybrid Work schedule 

•        Team member appreciation events and recognition programs 

•        Volunteer opportunities 

•        Monthly IT stipend 

•        Casual dress code 

•        On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses 

•        All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 

 
The Job at a Glance 

We are seeking an experienced Group Facilities and Automation Director to design and run automation projects, support and partner with divisional engineering teams, and identify and provide solutions for maintenance programs across a network of facilities. This role will drive utilization of our facilities, increased throughput, facility uptime, automation advancement, and be the liaison for strategic vendor partnerships and integrators within our complex and quickly growing organization. In this role, you’ll leverage transactional and operational data to create design solutions, partner with teams on options, work with vendors on execution, and monitor KPI for long-term success. You'll play a key role in aligning and advancing our automation processes and tools, while also serving as a mentor and connector. By building strong relationships across our facilities, you'll help foster cohesion and collaboration within our automation efforts. If you're passionate about supply chain automation and excel in structured, cross-functional teamwork.  

A Typical Day 

•        Direct engineering initiatives from data to design to implementation across new and existing sites. 

•        Lead deployment of automation technologies (e.g., AMRs, AS/RS, conveyor systems) and ensure system integration with fulfillment operations. 

•        Manage large-scale capital projects including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and QA/QC inspections. 

•        Establish and monitor KPIs for throughput, equipment utilization, and facility performance. 

•        Use data analytics and modeling to identify bottlenecks, optimize layouts, and drive continuous improvement. 

•        Implement benchmarking frameworks and global best practices. 

•        Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, and Supp