ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022. How can you play a part? By joining our Facilities team. The team supports our store operations teams through facilities maintenance programs designed to optimize our buildings. Helping us grow can translate into a great move for your career.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Dublin, OH
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Oversees direct reports that manage the maintenance and repair of facilities and assets to assure compliance with governmental codes and ALDI specifications.
• Manages Request for Proposal process and vendor selection for regional service accounts.
• Reviews work order requests within the appropriate threshold and supervises direct reports’ decisions.
• Oversees direct reports in leading large maintenance and reset projects for existing stores to execute in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
• Utilizes available information to lead direct reports’ preparation of repair and maintenance budgets.
• Evaluates feasibility and economic efficiency analysis related to assigned projects.
• Identifies opportunities and implements expense reduction, drives implementation measures and shares opportunities identified with committees and departments for national replication.
• Ensures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
• Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positions.
• Approves all time-off requests for direct reports.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results; evaluates performance and achievement of expectations and desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Leads recommendations regarding operating expense guidelines and service levels, as well as on major repairs to the facilities with direct reports and helps implement recommendations.
• Serves as single point of contact for National Services and vendors related to building and asset maintenance and repair.
• Leads direct reports in providing reporting to leadership on widespread issues, asset retirement and replacement plans, KPIs on service company performance, and cost control initiatives.
• Leads direct reports in identifying and communicating new ideas and cost saving opportunities to construct or remodel facilities to minimize long-term maintenance and repair costs.
• Supervises direct reports in meetings with government officials, utility companies and suppliers as needed on specific projects.
• Coordinates with National Projects and National Real Estate on projects, initiatives, and process changes and drives change management through direct reports in their respective areas.
• Recommends and coordinates on-going training as necessary with operations.
• Helps lead direct reports in negotiating vendor pricing and contracts as well as sourcing of new potential vendors into various regions to drive improved service levels and repair and maintenance spend.
• Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy.
• Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaises with divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership.
• Supervises direct reports’ oversight of repair and maintenance performance in order to maximize asset uptime to drive optimal product integrity and availability for customers in ALDI facilities.
• Oversees any ServiceChannel work order, invoice or proposal escalations from direct reports and oversees direct reports’ escalation scenarios and solutions for proper execution of company standards and budget.
• Leads direct reports in the coordination with divisional personnel to drive store facilities appearance standards while meeting budget and spend expectations.
• Manages all escalation scenarios involving vendors and stores as necessary in order to drive improvements through their specialized expertise and knowledge base in facilities management.
• Utilizes Energy Reports, Leak Reports and other KPI reports identifying non-conformities and takes action to mitigate unnecessary spend.
• Supervises direct reports to ensure Procurement and Energy teams are notified of any equipment performance and quality concerns that should be evaluated in the tendering process.
• Leads coordination of spot checks on Preventative Maintenance Services to verify execution is consistent with contractual obligations.
• Manages direct reports’ execution of store asset inventories regularly per company guidelines and ensures full ownership of the on-going accuracy of the divisional store data.
• Collaborates with direct reports and recommends asset disposal and replacements per equipment guidelines, as well as supervises warranty management on building and equipment assets.
• Supervises direct reports’ oversight of changes to assets containing refrigerant to ensure compliance with EPA regulations and international reporting requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for new or remodel facilities immediately following completion of both the punch list and the 9 month walk through that is required to be completed by the Construction Manager.
• Oversees direct reports’ oversight of compliance with all sprinkler and backflow testing requirements.
• Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
• Serves as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Managing Self: Seeking feedback, reflecting upon personal behaviors and looking for growth opportunities. Displaying composure, resilience and a positive approach to work.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicating clearly and effectively in written, non-verbal and verbal communication to inform, inspire, motivate and influence. Appreciating the importance of listening, empathy and respect.
• Cooperating with Others: Creating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Actively consulting, managing conflict and appreciating alternative perspectives and cultures.
• Leading People: Fostering a cooperative leadership style that empowers and motivates. Providing clear expectations and direction. Developing people in their roles and supporting future growth.
• Driving Decisions and Results: Showing ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results. Pursuing goals and taking initiative. Using market awareness to better meet the customers’ needs (internal and external).
• Managing Change: Demonstrating flexibility and embracing changes to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technologies. Identifying opportunities for business improvements. Effectively implementing changes in alignment with business goals.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to apply and drive safety, construction, repair and maintenance expertise to ensure compliance.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Ability to build, employ labor, and construct facilities to the desired goal within budget.
• Successfully manages the work effort of outside resources within the desired timeline and budget.
• Leadership skills.
• OSHA awareness.
• ADA compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities, Construction Management, Business, Environmental Health & Safety or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Facilities or Construction Management, and retail operations.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Environmental Health and Safety Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Conducts store walk-throughs and accesses roof.

Travel:

• Domestic travel required.
• Up to 50%.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.