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Manager Facilities & Distribution

Nihon Kohden
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, United States
$80,000 - $125,000 USD yearly
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The Facilities & Distribution Manager supports the Associate Director of Warehouse, Facilities & Logistics by taking direct ownership of facilities management, including the multi-year building consolidation project, and demonstration kit management to field account executives. The role includes warehouse operations, logistics planning, and budget management responsibilities. Essential Functions and Main Duties In partnership with the Associate Director, responsible for warehouse operations, logistics planning, headcount decisions, and budget management. Supervise day-to-day warehouse and facilities operations, including setting schedules, assigning work, and managing the team. Own day-to-day oversight of building operations, vendor relationships, maintenance, and safety compliance across both company locations. Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Oversee warehouse safety programs and maintain a safe working environment through training, inspections, and corrective actions. Lead the 3-year strategic initiative to identify, procure, and transition from two current buildings into a single, larger facility — including planning, vendor coordination, and milestone accountability. Establish and maintain warehouse performance metrics, including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, throughput, productivity, and on-time delivery. Monitor workflow, staffing, and productivity to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment while meeting service level expectations. Oversee maintenance and proper use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, racking systems, and material handling equipment. Coordinate repairs, renovations, space planning, and capital improvement projects while minimizing operational disruption. Maintain preparedness plans and oversee facility response to incidents, power outages, equipment failures, and other emergencies. Monitor building systems and utilities to optimize operational efficiency, reliability, and cost control. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in facility operations, sustainability initiatives, and workplace experience. Manage distribution of demonstration kits to field account executives, ensuring accuracy, timely turnaround, and a high standard of field satisfaction. Report on demo kit distribution quality and field satisfaction, serving as the single accountable owner for this function. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, field account executives, and cross-departmental partners in support of the above functions. Manage office services and amenities, including vending machines, coffee service, and office supplies. Select, manage, develop, and hold accountable team members to meet department deliverables and responsibilities. Complete company people management requirements. Exhibit manager competencies. Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes. Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need. Qualifications Education / Certification / Experience Required Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in facilities management, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related operational role. 5+ years of experience of people management experience, including driving results through others, leading teams or projects, and providing training Demonstrated project leadership experience, ideally including facility moves, consolidations, or large-scale operational transitions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage distribution or fulfillment processes accurately and on schedule. Excellent vendor management and cross-functional communication skills. Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for progressive leadership development, including exposure to budget management and headcount planning…

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