Director, Facilities Strategy & Optimization (Hybrid Work Schedule)

See What We're All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Strategy & Optimization Director to design and run automation projects, support and partner with divisional engineering teams, and identify and provide solutions for maintenance programs across a network of facilities. This role will drive utilization of our facilities, increased throughput, facility uptime, automation advancement, and be the liaison for strategic vendor partnerships and integrators within our complex and quickly growing organization. In this role, you'll leverage transactional and operational data to create design solutions, partner with teams on options, work with vendors on execution, and monitor KPI for long-term success. You'll play a key role in aligning and advancing our automation processes and tools, while also serving as a mentor and connector. By building strong relationships across our facilities, you'll help foster cohesion and collaboration within our automation efforts. If you're passionate about supply chain automation and excel in structured, cross-functional teamwork, we want to chat with you!

A Typical Day

• Direct engineering initiatives from data to design to implementation across new and existing sites.
• Lead deployment of automation technologies (e.g., AMRs, AS/RS, conveyor systems) and ensure system integration with fulfillment operations.
• Manage large-scale capital projects including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and QA/QC inspections.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for throughput, equipment utilization, and facility performance.
• Use data analytics and modeling to identify bottlenecks, optimize layouts, and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement benchmarking frameworks and global best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to achieve reliability and cost-efficiency goals.
• Develop and standardize predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Minimize unplanned downtime and extend asset life through reliability-centered strategies.
• Oversee maintenance performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Act as primary liaison with vendors, ensuring alignment with internal teams and resolving escalations.
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and execution across multiple concurrent programs.
• Mentor and coach site-level engineering and maintenance leaders.
• Develop training programs focused on automation, data tools, and reliability excellence.
• Build a high-performing, scalable engineering team through skill development and succession planning.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 7 + years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance operations, automation engineering, and vendor management within a multi-site distribution environment or logistics environments (bonus pointsif you have a Bachelor's Degree or advanced degrees in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or a related field)
• You have proven success in leading large-scale automation and capital improvement projects across a distribution organization (expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, industrial engineering, and asset management is a plus!)
• You have an analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for performance optimization.
• You have strong financial acumen, and vendor negotiation skills.
• You can lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives across a distribution organization.
• You're passionate about continuous improvement and analytics.
• You have the courage to direct the design, selection, and implementation of automated material handling systems, robotics (AGVs, AMRs), AS/RS, sortation, conveyor systems, and advanced technologies.
• You have a genuine positive, outgoing, team spirited, one-for-all personality.
• You have the ability to travel (30% annually, but as high as 50% during project implementation).
• You have a quality, high speed internet connection at home.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products (proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools is strongly preferred).
• You're an all-star communicator and are proficient in English (both written and verbal).

About Your Future Team

Our Fulfillment Center Team is full of high-performing team members who have a passion and enthusiasm to work hard and play hard. Our Fulfillment Center is a very team-oriented atmosphere, and we strive to live up to our core values of safety, integrity, community, passion, courage, and innovation each and every day!

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $136,952 - $185,288 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.