Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Location: New York

** Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
**** If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!**—*“I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs.”**- MICHAEL KORS
- *** Position Summary
** The Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, engineering, procurement, and continuous improvement for the Whittier Distribution Campus. This role ensures operational excellence, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency across a 3-building complex. The Senior Manager leads a diverse team—including maintenance, engineering, janitorial, and procurement staff—while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking and people leadership, driving both day-to-day execution and long-term improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of ~35 associates, including supervisors, maintenance mechanics, engineers, and janitorial staff.
* Establish performance standards, conduct regular coaching sessions, and promote professional growth and cross-training.
* Foster collaboration between Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to ensure facility reliability and efficiency.
** Facility & Equipment Management
*** Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and conveyor systems to ensure continuous operations.
* Ensure all facility systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and safety) are compliant with company and regulatory standards.
* Manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules are optimized and up to date.
* Coordinate capital projects, renovations, and retrofits across the distribution center campus.
** Continuous Improvement & Engineering
*** Lead Lean and Six Sigma–based continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize workflows, and enhance equipment performance.
* Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement automation or engineering solutions that improve productivity and safety.
* Develop metrics and dashboards to track reliability, cost savings, and efficiency improvements.
* Champion innovation through technology adoption, energy efficiency, and sustainability projects.
** Procurement & Budget Management
*** Manage procurement of maintenance parts, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and vendor performance.
* Lead vendor selection and negotiation for facility-related contracts (equipment, janitorial, utilities, etc.).
* Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting expenditures for labor, materials, and capital projects.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, supplier partnerships, and preventive asset care.
** Safety & Compliance
*** Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and facility safety regulations.
* Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure audits, inspections, and corrective actions are executed effectively.
* Support emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for the facility.
** You’ll need to have:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 7–10 years of experience in distribution center or manufacturing maintenance, with 5+ years in leadership.
* Experience managing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, CI).
* Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
* Experience with budget management, vendor contracts, and lease administration.
* Demonstrated success in implementing automation or digital transformation projects.
* Very good knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
* In-depth experience…