Facilities Maintenance Manager Job Listing at Bob's Discount Furniture in Solon, OH (Job ID R-28675)

Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee all equipment, property, and maintenance operations within our distribution center. This role requires hands-on repair capabilities as well as team leadership and coordination with vendors and internal departments. You will bring strong organizational and communication skills to lead maintenance efforts, ensure safety compliance, manage preventative maintenance processes, and support operational continuity across all warehouse functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee all equipment and property maintenance operations within the facility.

- Supervise and guide maintenance team, including staffing decisions and training needs.

- Coordinate with other departments to address facility and equipment concerns.

- Track and manage supply inventory, maintenance schedules, and power equipment history.

- Perform hands-on repairs and work directly with contractors on major maintenance tasks.

- Administer recycling and cost-control programs to support sustainability goals.

- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate actively in the Safety Committee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience in a warehouse setting.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years' experience managing a facility or building; to include equipment, property, and maintenance operations
  • 1–3 years+ experience in mechanical repair of warehouse equipment (e.g., conveyors, forklifts).
• Other Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and multitask effectively.
  • Certifications or advanced degrees if applicable.

Key Competencies and Required Skills

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation across three key skill areas:

Leadership Competencies

• People Leadership:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a maintenance team, including delegation, staffing, and coaching.
  • Ability to provide direction to maintenance team and leadership while supporting broader operational goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Talent Development, Appraisal, and Feedback:
  • Experience mentoring and coaching team members to drive growth.
• Foster Shared Accountability:
  • A proven track record in setting clear expectations and ensuring team deliverables are met.
  • Experience applying company policies and enforcing safety and compliance standards.
  • Additional role-specific leadership requirements.
• Effective Delegation:
  • Skilled at assigning responsibilities and empowering team members.
• Focus on Outcomes and Continuous Improvement:
  • History of driving projects to completion with measurable outcomes.

Behavioral Competencies

• Sound Decision-Making:
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a focus on timely task completion.
  • Consistently make well-informed decisions.
• Complex Problem Analysis:
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a focus on timely task completion.
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Effective Communication:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills that facilitate clear, impactful interactions.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and maintain safety compliance.
• Navigating Difficult Conversations:
  • Proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Team Empowerment:
  • Ability to motivate and engage team members.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Working knowledge of warehouse mechanical equipment repair, including conveyors and forklifts.
  • Experience tracking inspection and maintenance histories, with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Understanding recycling programs, vendor management, and supply ordering processes.
• Financial Acumen / KPI / Customer-Centered and Goal Oriented Approach:
  • Additional role-specific technical requirements
• Customer Satisfaction:
  • Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the customer experience.
• Process Improvement:
  • Experience with streamlining workflows and implementing effective process improvements.
• Strategic Thinking and Planning:
  • Capability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with business objectives.

Preferred Competencies and Skills

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Curiosity and openness to learning new approaches

Work Environment

• This position is based on-site in our Distribution Center
• Collaboration is key, with regular virtual meetings and ongoing communication through various digital platforms (phone, email, web conferencing, etc.)

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

Physical Requirements and Americans Disability Act (ADA)

(Adjust actions and other physical demands as required by the position)

• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch and move items weighing up to 50lbs without assistance
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the distribution center
• Stand or sit continuously to perform job functions
• Stand or walk continuously to perform job functions.

Equal Opportunity

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law. We value diversity of experience, background, and perspective, and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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