Facilities Manager

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
Our Global Distribution DC Support functions are part of our greater lululemon Supply Chain organization. This team is responsible for the overall Health and Safety, Facilities and Production Control of our North America Distribution Centers. The 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 Facilities Manager oversees teams within the DC campus. This role is a key partner with multiple stakeholders, including the General Managers/Directors of each distribution center.
a day in the life
- Directs and oversees the facility department across the entire DC building or campus.
- Responsible for all aspects of talent management for their salaried and hourly direct reports and their results, including hiring, training, the annual review process, performance management, development and coaching, engagement, off-boarding, and rewards and recognition.
- Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.
- 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 increase DC efficiency, minimize equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules.
- Assist the Senior Manager of Facilities with identifying opportunities to improve the NADC Facilities network, including staffing, expertise, equipment, and systems.
- Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification.

qualifications
- 5+ years leadership experience in a distribution center or similar environment - preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- 5+ years’ experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
- 5+ years experienced in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills.
- 3 years of direct people management experience of hourly employees.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Have a keen eye for safety within an industrial environment.
- Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors.
- Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high-bay pickers and reach trucks.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
- Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed.
- Develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning, and perform cost analysis.
- Understanding of controlling a budget & building out an annual budget.
- Experience overseeing multiple facilities preferred.
- Project Management experience required, to guide equipment upgrades, building expansions, new building construction oversite, new building launch experience.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently.
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
- Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and ov