Facilities Manager, US Operations

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Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line. <br><br>Krispy Kreme's Facilities Manager, US Operations is responsible for inspecting each shop once a year within the Division assigned and is responsible for managing the vendors who maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and other building operations to ensure optimal operating results. The successful candidate will oversee the Division's facility operations, manage staff, manage vendors, manage asset moves and manage janitorial duties, all while remaining in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. <br><br><strong>A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:</strong><br><ul><li>Divisional capital forecasting, management, and execution of plan under direction of the Facilities Director</li><li>Divisional R&M forecasting, management, and execution of plan</li><li>Once a year site visit conducted at each shop in Division</li><li>Oversee building projects, maintenance and repair of all restaurant systems, assets and site improvements, including building, parking areas, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities and infrastructure systems</li><li>Implement and monitor proactive preventative maintenance programs for each facility. Monitor improvements to energy efficiency, HVAC, life safety, equipment, grease traps, landscaping, etc.</li><li>Interaction with city municipalities, inspectors, and code compliance as needed</li><li>Continually source and re-qualify suppliers. Perform routine assessment of vendor performance, pricing, on-time delivery, specifications, quality of product, workmanship, responsiveness, and issue resolution for the restaurants and other company assets.</li><li>Oversees and supervises existing outside venders as needed </li><li>Executes equipment audits and record-taking policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with all safety and security protocols</li><li>Works in conjunction with Facilities Administrator to manage the Corrigo Database to ensure new or newly acquired shops are added into database</li><li>Speaks with local vendors or shops regarding make, model, serial number, and equipment status as needed</li><li>Works in conjunction with the Facilities Administrator to inputs all new assets in database, retire old assets including make, model, and serial number plus date of install in Corrigo</li><li>Establish FAR review dates for shops</li><li>Monitors daily, weekly and monthly performance reports</li><li>Works directly with the Corrigo support team</li><li>Other assigned duties as needed</li><li>Respond to calls on a 24-7 basis to promptly resolve urgent needs of facilities at existing locations</li></ul><br><br><strong>YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:</strong><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline</li><li>3+ years' experience in facilities management position</li><li>Understanding of construction and facilities</li><li>Ability to travel within designated division up to 50% of time</li><li>Strong understanding of commercial building control systems</li><li>Able to read and understand complex MEP and CD draw sets</li><li>Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills</li><li>Impeccable verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent project management skills</li><li>Any equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills. Effectively manages multiple priorities and workflow.</li><li>Ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization.</li><li>Organized and attention-to-detail approach, including strong analytical and tactical execution.</li><li>Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast paced, high energy environment with an aptitude for working independently</li><li>Great attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment</li></ul><br><br><strong>BENEFITS:</strong> <br><ul><li>Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) </li><li>Employee discount program </li><li>401K plan </li><li>PTO and "dream" days </li><li>Company events </li><li>Education Reimbursement </li><li>Adoption Assistance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>FSA/HSA Plans </li><li>Pet Insurance </li></ul><br><br><strong>Learn more at </strong><strong> <br><br><strong>WHY KRISPY KREME?</strong> <br><br>At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:? <br><ul><li><strong>Loving People:? </strong> </li><li>Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities.? Check out our leadership mix here.? </li><li>Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive. </li><li><strong>Loving Communities:? </strong> </li><li>At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.? </li><li>In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.? </li><li>In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.? </li><li><strong>Loving Planet:? </strong> </li><li>We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.? </li><li>We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.? </li></ul><br><br><strong>Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. <br><br><strong>About Krispy Kreme </strong> <br><br>Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. 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