NIKE INC Looking for Director Facilities Management at Gilmore, AR Full Time

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world. Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide — making the impossible happen every single day.

Who We Are Looking For:

Our Supply Chain Team is looking for a Director of Facilities Management, who will provide vision, leadership, and direction for Distribution Center grounds and facilities for Nike’s Logistics organization, which includes large distribution and fulfillment centers, both Nike-owned and leased, as well as 3PL-operated. We need a leader who will be responsible for the internal facilities teams and leading contractors and service providers. Additionally, we are looking for a leader to use past experience and expertise to build and drive the facilities management industry standard practices and innovation throughout the distribution operations.

What you will work on:

As a Director of Facilities Management, you will continually assess Distribution Center facilities and equipment infrastructure for optimum performance, and use resources to deliver outstanding employee experience while providing our operations teams a stable playing field to win the game.

You’ll advise and lead the successful implementation of asset management strategies that support distribution goals and objectives relative to quality, delivery, cost, and safety.

You’ll drive compliance with the global governance and intake process to ensure adoption of standard processes and project management and oversight within Nike’s distribution centers.

You’ll assess and provide recommendations for predictive and preventive maintenance programs, upgrades and improvements to facilities assets.

Cultivate a collaborative attitude within your leadership team and foster end-to-end, innovative thinking

See opportunities to reduce complexity, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness across all functions

Provide development opportunities for team members to expand their knowledge and experience through engagement initiatives outside of your function

Who you will work with:

As a Director, you will provide effective leadership to large teams working across multiple fields and a 24×7 shift. The primary focus in this area should be growing bench strength and proficiencies of a team and pro-active performance management through establishing measurable goals and accountabilities.

You’ll provide strategic leadership to the facilities department, which encompasses the support of distribution centers across North America. You’ll partner with Operations, IT, EHS, Security, corporate business partners and third-party professional service providers and contractors.

You’ll lead the department operating budget and assure conformity with facility capital budget. You’ll assure compliance with Nike’s procurement process in purchasing/bidding and vendor relations. In addition, you’ll assist the Finance team with development and negotiation of bids and contracts relating to facilities, equipment, and services.

What you bring to Nike:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Construction Management, Business, or a related area; or equivalent combination of education and experience and training
• At least 10 years’ experience in distribution or manufacturing facilities management 
• Proven record of leading a large team and building a culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and people development at all levels
• Extensive knowledge of large distribution facilities systems including building grounds and structure, HVAC, fire suppression, alarm systems, elevators, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Requires experience with sophisticated power systems, generator backup power, and construction.
• Extensive experience leading facilities infrastructure for large, multi-facility networks or campuses.
• Role model for effective servant leadership
• Experience managing services providers such as engineering, construction, food service, janitorial, landscaping and snow removal.
• Extensive experience with partnering with procurement and negotiating support contracts.
• Experience leading LEED certified facilities.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to manage large and complex projects.
• Experience requirements include at least 5 years in a management/leadership role. Proven success in hiring and developing a team of diverse individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred:

• Literacy in LEAN thinking a plus.
• Renewable energy experience is a plus.

Leadership competencies

• Effective teamwork
• Coaching and People Development
• Extreme ownership and accountability

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.