Facility Director

Description:

Responsibilities:

- Oversee operation and maintenance of all dark store facilities, including cold storage, HVAC, lighting, racking, and utilities across multiple sites.

- Ensure continuous 24/7 uptime of facilities to support e-commerce fulfillment operations.

- Lead compliance initiatives for ISO 22000, ISO 9000, HACCP, health and safety, and other regulatory standards.

- Develop and manage facility budgets and cost controls while promoting energy efficiency.

- Implement and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

- Maintain cold chain integrity for fresh, chilled, and frozen product categories.

- Lead risk management and business continuity planning, including backup power and equipment redundancy.

- Supervise vendors, contractors, and service providers in accordance with internal SLA procedures.

- Coordinate with Real Estate and Project Management teams for store upgrades, modifications, and new site launches.

- Drive sustainability efforts such as energy reduction and waste management.

- Lead, coach, and develop facility and maintenance teams across dark store locations.

- Conduct asset audits to ensure compliance and verify inventory accuracy. Requirements:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in facility management, including at least 5 years in retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or warehouse/dark store operations.

- Strong technical knowledge of cold storage systems, HVAC, electrical utilities, facility management ticketing/tracking systems, and facility audits.

- Strategic planning and leadership skills, including budgeting and vendor negotiations.

- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Operations, or a related field.