Facility Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Facility Manager is the primary leader for the facility, responsible for merging high-level strategic planning with day-to-day supply chain execution. This role acts as a Culture Champion, fostering an environment of safety, diversity, and ownership while ensuring the facility meets rigorous productivity and financial goals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business plans to achieve goals in production, quality, and safety while leading change management initiatives to support organizational growth.
• Oversee all facility operations, including inventory control, warehouse capacity optimization, and truck transportation loss control.
• Manage all financial aspects, including approving/tracking expenses against budgets and analyzing business reports to drive cost control.
• Partner with HR to boost employee morale; oversee the hiring, coaching, and development of both Area Managers and frontline associates.
• Ensure facility-wide compliance with company policies, safety standards, and legal requirements
• Interface with IT on systems refinement (WMS/ERP) and maintain professional relationships with customers and key suppliers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5–7 years of related leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of WMS/ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data visualization tools.
• Exceptional mentoring/coaching skills, strategic and tactical planning ability, and bilingual (Spanish) proficiency (preferred).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on operational tasks or attending meetings.
• Occasionally required to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment, requiring hand and wrist motions.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an office setting with occasional visits to warehouse, production, or operational facilities.
• Fast paced and dynamic environment with frequent deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Occasional exposure to warehouses or production noise and climate conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• Moderate travel requires attending meetings, visiting operational sites, or managing vendor and stakeholder relationships 25% of the time.

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Operational management tools, software, and systems (e.g., ERP, inventory management systems).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly oversee and manage warehouse managers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to department managers to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of mutual trust and respect, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all teams.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Health Coverage That Starts Fast – Medical, Dental & Vision kicks in the first of the month after just 30 days.
• Smile on Us – We’re covering your dental premiums for all of 2026!
• Security You Can Count On – Paid Life Insurance + 401(k) with company match.
• Time Off from Day One – PTO, holidays, and 2 floating holidays for flexibility.
• Weekly Paychecks – Because waiting is overrated.
• Invest in YOU – Full tuition grants & tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement: Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.