Distribution Center Maintenance and Facility Manager

About Balkamp:

Balkamp is a big part of the Genuine Parts and NAPA Auto Parts group of companies. Balkamp is a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket products in the NAPA Auto Parts system with Distribution Centers located in Plainfield, Indiana, Salt Lake City, Utah and we are now excited to announce - a NEW location in Lebanon, TN. We are looking for a Maintenance and Facility Manager for our beautiful NEW Tennessee Distribution Center where NAPA and Balkamp products and employees will both be located. This role reports to a very supportive DC Operations Manager.

The Role:

Do you care about the appearance of a building along with facilities management so that it meets the needs of people who work within them? Do you want to have the opportunity to make sure that services such as facilities maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security parking, and surrounding environment is comfortable and safe for others? If you answered yes to this and have a background in maintenance, facilities, or mechanical/structural infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.

The Maintenance and Facility Manager is responsible for keeping the distribution center running efficiently by ensuring building and equipment remain in optimal condition and eliminate down time while maintaining high standards in employee productivity and safety. The Facilities Manager is responsible for providing strategic insight and guidance in support of distribution center projects and oversees execution of related service provider activities and services. The Facilities Manager ensures the mechanical and structural systems within the DC is inspected regularly and serviced appropriately while working closely with the DC Leadership Team and employees. 

We need someone who is really great at:

• Preventative Maintenance completed on schedule
• Safety checklist completed on schedule
• Savings on equipment and parts
• Improving recycling and power consumption
• Uptime vs downtime ratio

This Role may be for you if you:

• Have a background in managing building/facilities projects and repairs
• Have had responsibility over HVAC, refrigeration, fire suppression (ESFR), security and its systems, plumbing, electrical and its systems, facility structure, flooring, and roofing.
• Truly care about the appearance of a facility and safety of others
• Love to be the “go to” resource/resolution specialist for building concerns
• Consistently take pride in facilities and having good working relationships with employees in facility
• Have great follow through with issues and follow up with concerns that are brought to your attention
• Supports the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
• Monitors and oversees projects regarding facility maintenance, equipment installs, light construction, and related budgets
• Maintains and improves the preventive maintenance program and ensures the preventive maintenance scheduled is followed accordingly
• Ensures all distribution center equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule
• Develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations leadership
• Maintenance of building inside/out and management of building projects  
• HVAC – high volume air conditioning.  Makes sure they are up and running for heating and cooling.   
• Manages the contractors and bidding process for repairs.
• Fire protection – outside water supply to emergency fire protection system, General condition of outside hydrants.
• Make sure Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting is up to code.   
• Researches and evaluates new and existing equipment needs
• Manages installation, integration, and maintenance of automated distribution equipment
• Assists in the development of specifications and manages installation, system improvements and equipment maintenance
• Documents processes and equipment functionality, including blueprint and schematic creation, and ensures standard operating procedures are available to assigned staff
• Applies strategies for tracking and analyzing equipment downtime and failure patterns; implements solutions that prevent reoccurrence
• Manages vendor and contractor relationships and monitors work conducted, serving as a project manager on improvements and repairs on an as need basis
• Inspects buildings and equipment for repair and maintenance work • Sources and orders parts and equipment
• Responds to emergency facility requests
• Promotes safety awareness and ensures compliance with regulations
• Maintains site morale and customer satisfaction by keeping the customer in mind and by keeping the interests of the company at heart

Skills/background you will need to bring to this role:

• 5 years relevant experience, including managing repair/upkeep of industrial automation equipment, facility management in distribution/warehouse environment
• Familiarity with fire systems and components, intrusion protection systems and industrial electrical • Understanding of heavy equipment maintenance routines
• Ability to read manuals, electrical and manual schematics and be able to read and understand building blueprints
• Experience with Warehouse Management System – Manhattan preferred
• Prefer experience with VLM automation
• Knowledge of Automated Control Systems, electrical systems, HVAC systems, water systems, building repairs and housekeeping procedures
• Familiarity with fire systems and components, intrusion protection systems and industrial electrical Applied math and PC skills
• Electrical, mechanical and forklift maintenance and repair skills. Forklift certification would be great
• Experience with mechanical systems, automation control and conveyor equipment to include lockout/tagout procedures
• OSHA knowledge as it relates to building maintenance and hygiene • Experience with computer software (i.e. MS Office, Excel Databases)
• Skilled with hand and small power tools
• Willingness to share knowledge and learning with co-workers
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate to internal and external customers and vendors
• Ability to read written communications and understand verbal communications over the phone
• Must be adaptable to change and accept new responsibilities, projects, assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills along with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exercise good judgement – Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.

What’s in it for you “The perks” (we know you want to know this):

• Company Culture of direct access to leadership team
• Working with a great DC team
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company. Fortune 200 with a “family” feel
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team

Next Steps:

Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you! We will reach out to you if we find the same fit!

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