Manager, Facilities

who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Distribution Center (DC) Facilities team plays a business-critical role ensuring DCs remain operational and in compliance with local regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Facilities is responsible for maintaining and repairing material handling equipment and systems, powered user-operated equipment and the overall upkeep of lululemon’s DCs across North America. The Manager, Facilities oversees teams in the Toronto area. This role is a key partner with multiple stakeholders, including the General Managers/Directors of each distribution center.

a day in the life
- Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.
- Work in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor (Canada).
- Provide strategic leadership to direct reports across multiple facilities, along with support to indirect reports in other facilities within the NADC network.
- Successfully support action items tied to a $26M DC budget.
- Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations. Responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime.
- Administer vendor or sub-contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on-time and within budget.
- Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DCs.
- Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to improve DC efficiency, minimize equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
- Assist the Senior Manager of Facilities with identifying opportunities to improve the NADC Facilities network, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems.

qualifications

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5+ years experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
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5+ years leadership experience in a distribution center environment or similar.
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Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
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Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high-bay pickers and reach trucks.
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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
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Experience overseeing multiple facilities preferred.
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Project Management experience required.
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Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime.
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Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook,

must haves
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

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