KeHE Distributors · 1 day ago
Sr Manager, Facilities Engineering (West)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $157K/yr
6+ years expKeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Facilities Engineering to lead multi-site manufacturing and distribution center operations while ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance. The role involves strategic facilities leadership, operational excellence, and team development, all aimed at driving productivity and sustainability across multiple locations.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Direct facility operations and engineering functions across multiple sites, ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure reliability
Develop multi-year, multi-site asset management strategies, integrating preventive and predictive maintenance programs into CMMS platforms to maximize uptime and extend equipment life
Lead enterprise-wide facilities-related capital projects from concept through commissioning, delivering projects on time, under budget, and above performance standards
Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives—5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma—across multiple facilities, driving measurable gains in productivity, workflow efficiency, and cost reduction
Apply engineering and CAD expertise to reconfigure plant and DC layouts, improving space utilization and throughput capacity enterprise-wide
Introduce site-wide and multi-site energy efficiency programs, achieving significant reductions in operating costs and advancing sustainability goals
Manage multimillion-dollar annual operating and capital budgets for multiple manufacturing/distribution sites, ensuring optimal ROI on all facility investments
Partner with procurement to negotiate high-value vendor contracts and service-level agreements, reducing total cost of ownership and improving service quality
Build, coach, and lead cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams across multiple facilities, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence
Establish standardized roles, performance expectations, and development programs to drive consistent results across sites
Lead multi-location change management initiatives, aligning site-level teams with enterprise operational objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S. Business, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Facilities Engineering (required)
Minimum of 6+ years in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Facilities Engineering or related field
Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in leading a team
Expert in regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions, ensuring all sites meet ASHRAE, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA requirements with zero compliance violations
Advanced knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC design, electrical systems, plumbing, and fire protection engineering in large-scale, multi-site environments
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and CMMS tools (Fiix, Maintenance Connection) for enterprise-level facility planning and asset management
Experienced in enterprise-wide emergency preparedness planning, business continuity, and critical infrastructure resilience
Adept at developing and executing strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across diverse facility portfolios
Expert in overseeing complex building systems, managing multimillion-dollar capital projects, and implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable cost savings and performance improvements
Preferred
M.S. in related field or advanced coursework in facilities management/energy systems (preferred)
Professional certifications such as PE License, Certified Facility Manager (CFM), LEED AP, OSHA 30, Building Operator Certification (BOC), and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt highly valued
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Information Officer
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