Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. 

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

The Facilities Manager position in located in Litchfield Park, AZ.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Manage a team and demonstrate excellent communication, inclusiveness, and collaboration skills; ensure equipment availability on all material handling and facility related equipment. This can only be accomplished through your daily involvement on the floor and a thorough and comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, and guidance to associates.
• Manage the maintenance team to ensure equipment availability on all production sewing machines, Eton conveyors, Heat tunnels, and Gerber automated cutting equipment related to furniture upholstery business. Insures 99.9% uptime on all production equipment.
• Plan, design, budget and facilitate projects related to furniture upholstery business and or Distribution.
• Design, develop, and program controls systems.
• Manage and monitor the budget to ensure compliance in all areas. Eliminate the use of outside services as often as possible. Ensure we are getting the competitive price on all goods and services purchased.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment through prevention, safety education and awareness, problem correction, improved employee training, and communication to all levels.
• Lead by example and support Williams-Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Manage the productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of the distribution staff.
• Meet all required metrics and set new standards as the operation progresses.
• Drive continuous improvement and customer service.
• Provide written documentation on all maintenance activities to include system malfunctions, weekly timesheets, dollars spent on supplies, inventory accuracy, projects plan and results, and projects planned.
• Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state, and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.
• Works harmoniously and cooperatively with peers and subordinates.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ previous supervisory/management experience in an industrial maintenance environment or in a distribution environment.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge including hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and program controls systems.
• Computer literate to include Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of power distribution requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
• Must be a strong team leader and able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.

We prefer some of these qualities as well:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and controls experience.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:

• Ability to work at heights and unusual positions.
• Able to safely operate all hand tools.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet-jacks, and handcarts.
• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment – often while working in uncomfortable positions.
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces..
• Occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Comfortable with walking/standing 100% of the day.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry:

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required).

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