Beecher's Handmade Cheese · 8 hours ago
Senior Facilities Manager
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expSugar Mountain is a creative, family-owned food company that is home to extraordinary brands like Beecher’s Handmade Cheese. The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company's physical infrastructure, overseeing facilities operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while managing vendor relationships and facilities staff.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day facilities operations across all Sugar Mountain locations, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective building performance
Develop, schedule, and manage preventative maintenance programs for all facilities and critical equipment
Oversee and prioritize maintenance and repair activities, rolling up your sleeves when needed and delegating work to internal teams and external vendors as appropriate
Lead and support facilities staff responsible for food service equipment, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems, and other infrastructure
Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including sourcing, scheduling, supervision, and performance evaluation
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, company policies, and local, state, and federal codes
Partner cross-functionally with operations, culinary, and leadership teams to resolve facilities issues and support business needs
Communicate clearly regarding maintenance issues, timelines, and solutions
Develop and manage the facilities budget, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Establish and manage a 24/7 on-call coverage model to ensure rapid response to facilities emergencies
Support short- and long-term facility improvement initiatives, including upgrades, expansions, and capital projects
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in facilities or building operations management across commercial, retail, or restaurant environments
Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical
Experience managing vendors, contractors, and maintenance budgets
Proven ability to assess operational issues, prioritize effectively, and drive practical solutions
Experience leading or supporting a facilities or maintenance team
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where priorities can shift
Proficiency with basic computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, maintenance systems)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Preferred
Experience supporting commercial kitchens or food production environments
Technical certifications (HVAC, refrigeration, etc.)
Experience in CPG manufacturing or multi-site operations
Familiarity with CMMS or ticketing systems such as Zendesk
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums
Paid time-off
9 paid holidays
401(k) plan with a company match
35% employee discount at Sugar Mountain locations
Company
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
A cheese lover since childhood, Kurt Beecher Dammeier remembers encouraging his mother to buy premium cheese.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase