Facility-Maintenance Manager

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

The purpose of the Facility Maintenance Manager is to schedule, supervise and monitor the work of warehouse maintenance employees and contractors to ensure the proper repair and maintenance of Ben E. Keith equipment and facilities.

• Lead, train and manage assigned personnel to ensure the efficient upkeep of BEK facilities.
• Implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BEK operational objectives and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage maintenance activities and keep organized documentation of all maintenance and repairs performed on BEK equipment and facilities to ensure maintenance guidelines are met and maintained.
• Monitor expenditures to minimize costs and effectively manage budgetary guidelines.
• Provide performance feedback to personnel.

Job Qualifications:

• Food industry and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ammonia refrigeration experience required
• Experience with budget management and material/cost estimates
• Experience with multiple types of maintenance equipment required
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and environmental regulations
• Leadership skills; ability to train and lead personnel
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and related codes required
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Analytical; detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand complex processes
• Relationship management
• Strong negotiation/problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent facility management/maintenance experience

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.