Head of Facilities and Maintenance

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McKesson is seeking a hands‑on Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of a highly automated pharmaceutical distribution center in Duluth, GA. This role supports the Facilities Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day physical plant operations, building systems, maintenance activities, vendor coordination, and facilities projects within a 300,000+ square‑foot, 24/7 operation. The original job description identifies the site as a 300,000+ square‑foot automated pharmaceutical distribution center operating 24/7/365.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial maintenance knowledge, leadership capability, and experience supporting automation, conveyors, material handling equipment, safety programs, and facility compliance requirements.

Shift Schedule: Sunday - Thursday / 5 pm to completion

Supervise daily facilities maintenance activities, including work performed by maintenance technicians, janitorial staff, vendors, and contractors.

Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and oversight of industrial automation and material handling equipment, including sorters, conveyors, warehouse management systems, and related equipment.

Coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment audits, documentation, and record retention activities.

Support compliance with safety, security, and regulatory protocols, including OSHA, FDA, DEA, PDMA, fire detection, and facility security expectations.

Maintain and support facility security systems, including intrusion detection, access control, and camera systems.

Oversee building cleanliness, internal/external maintenance, and facilities‑related projects.

Partner with vendors to gather estimates, coordinate repairs, manage contracts, and support budget expectations.

Support maintenance programs for electric forklifts, man‑lifts, scrubbers, sweepers, and other facility equipment.

3+ years of facilities maintenance, facilities engineering, industrial maintenance, or related experience.

Experience leading, coordinating, or directing maintenance work, facilities projects, technicians, contractors, or vendors.

Working knowledge of PLCs, warehouse control systems, conveyors, sorters, automation, or material handling equipment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, or automation system prints/schematics.

Working knowledge of at least one technical trade area such as electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, temperature control systems, power distribution, generators, switchgear, drives, UPS systems, or air handling units.

Experience using Microsoft Office or maintenance‑related systems such as CMMS, warehouse control systems, or automation software.

Associate degree, trade school certification, technical certification, or verifiable training in a relevant technical field.

Experience in pharmaceutical, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, food processing, printing, or other highly automated environments.

Experience with Allen‑Bradley/Snyder PLCs, conveyors, stackers, sorters, or integrator‑supported automation.

Experience managing safety observations, training, audits, CCTV/security systems, or site safety programs.

Vendor negotiation, contract management, project coordination, and budget support experience.

Ability to build team accountability, prioritize maintenance needs, and communicate clearly across operations, leadership, and vendor partners.

Description of Travel or In‑Office and Physical Requirements

This is an onsite role in a distribution center/warehouse environment.

Must be open to a Sunday-Thursday night shift schedule, with start time between approximately 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, based on business needs.

Less than 10% travel may be required for onboarding, training, or business needs.

Must be able to meet general office and facilities work demands, including lifting/carrying items up to 100 pounds and climbing ladders.

Must be able to operate or work around powered equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, man‑lifts, reach trucks, tuggers, scrubbers, and sweepers.

This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered. McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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