Distribution Facilities Manager

Overview

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

Responsibilities

Facilities

• Responsible for facilities including building construction, grounds, material handling equipment maintenance and automation necessary to maximize distribution center operations
• Manages facilities team by ensuring effective maintenance of all equipment and building, and manages all professional interactions
• Manages the value and attitudes of the team by supervising work assignments, formal and informal communication and one-on-one interactions.
• In partnership with Risk Management, Engineering and Operations, oversees safety initiatives in the Distribution Center including safety training activities, content development, training delivery and effectiveness measurement
• Responsible for managing the labor and capital expenditure plans for the department
• Utilizes knowledge of codes such as the National Electric Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to coordinate activities with outside regulatory agencies to ensure compliance OSHA, federal, state and local codes and regulations
• Responds to all emergency calls for the Distribution Center
• Leads the daily maintenance operation in our Distribution Center  
• Directs the maintenance of the building including maintaining cleanliness and management of the recycling and solid waste programs
• Serves as the point of contact for vendors
• Provides assistance when needed repairing and maintaining the facility 
• Operates computer-controlled building systems and conveyor systems

Safety

• Participates in the Distribution Center Safety Committee.
• Leads the Distribution Center Emergency Response team
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

The Benefits of Working Here

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Discount: 50% on elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 30% on Installation
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

Qualifications

• College degree or comparable experience required; educational emphasis in Safety or a technical STEM discipline
• Experience in Safety Training and Management or Facilities Development and Management: 10 years preferred
• Experience working in a Distribution Center environment in a safety and facilities management capacity: 3 years preferred
• Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability with passion for identifying issue root causes and implementing sustaining long-term process improvement
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining start-up maintenance and safety programs with external partners
• Expert level knowledge of Computerized Maintenance and Management System (CMMS) to plan, prioritize and manage work performed by the Maintenance Team
• Experience in an automated distribution center environment preferred with ability to read MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics
• Understanding and knowledge of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) information
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Ability to travel 25% a year, based on the business needs
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge with demonstrated life-long learning
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing
• The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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