Facilities Manager - Farmer's Fridge Careers

Farmer’s Fridge makes fruits and vegetables accessible and approachable for everyone. We offer a variety of fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks through our fresh food vending machines, wholesale partners, and our office pantry solution — providing chef-curated meals to customers within seconds. Today, we operate a network of Fridges and partner with clients nationwide in high-foot-traffic areas, such as airports, hospitals, universities, and large office buildings — where there is limited accessibility to fresh, healthy, grab-n-go options.

We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale. 

About this Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our 50,000-square-foot food manufacturing plant that operates in a refrigerated environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the building and all equipment are always in good working condition, maintaining a best-in-class preventative maintenance program, improving facility safety, partnering with QA and food safety, and ensuring continuity of business.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the work of maintenance and repair personnel, contractors, and vendors to ensure that all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Ensure continuity of business by identifying and addressing potential equipment and facility issues before they become significant problems.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program that ensures optimal performance and longevity of all equipment and systems in the facility.
• Develop and implement procedures for routine inspections of the building, equipment, and other systems to proactively identify hazards to employee safety and food safety.
• Ensure that all maintenance and repair work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, regulations, and food safety standards.
• Partner with the QA and food safety team to ensure that all equipment, systems, and processes are in compliance with regulatory requirements and food safety standards.
• Administer a facility on-call program to ensure coverage for after-hours emergencies and escalations.
• Develop and implement plans to improve facility safety
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other vendors to ensure that the facility is equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources.
• Establish metrics to measure departmental performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to upper management and employees.
• Monitor and manage the facility budget, including maintenance and repair costs, capital expenditures, and other expenses.
• Partner with IT on crossover facilities projects.

What are we looking for in a Facilities Manager?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management in a food manufacturing environment, including experience managing a refrigerated environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment and systems used in food manufacturing plants.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and food safety standards for food manufacturing plants.
• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other maintenance and repair tracking software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and deliver results on time and within budget.

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:

In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates.We set out to make the best product on the market, and we believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu menu feedback. 

Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.  

Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meal and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after four years of service.

Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your personal bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

 

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures