Director, Facilities and Real Estate Strategy – Planning

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Oversee external partners including developers, brokers, engineers, refrigeration vendors, and consultants.

Darum lohnt es sich

Lead and develop a high-performing team with a focus on operational rigor and continuous improvement.

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills financial modeling cost optimization capital planning operating expense planning site selection leasing acquisitions expansions dispositions cold chain strategy Soft Skills executive communication cross-functional leadership team development operational rigor continuous improvement strategic oversight governance forecasting collaboration people management Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management xayajpt related field degree Industry Keywords cold storage food distribution manufacturing logistics regulated facilities capital-intensive investments food safety compliance environmental compliance security regulations network strategy Tools & Technologies refrigeration systems investment approval packages business process management project management software data analysis tools compliance management systems facility management software financial analysis tools real estate management platforms supply chain management systems Responsibilities Wir empfehlen allen potenziellen Bewerbern, vor der Bewerbung die vollständige Stellenbeschreibung zu lesen.

Develop and execute enterprise-wide facilities and real estate strategy aligned with business growth and cold chain operational requirements. Lead long-range portfolio and network planning for refrigeration and cold chain distribution centers, including site selection, leasing, acquisitions, expansions, and dispositions.

Provide governance and strategic oversight for capital and operating investments across refrigerated and frozen facilities. Directly manage three Business Process Owners responsible for capital and operating expense planning, cost optimization, financial modeling, and investment approval packages.

Partner with various departments to forecast capacity and space needs driven by volume growth, seasonality, and service levels. Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements 8 years of experience in facilities, real estate, and/or network strategy within cold storage, food distribution, manufacturing, and/or logistics environments. 3 years of people management experience. Proven experience managing capital-intensive, regulated facilities and large-scale investment portfolios.

Strong financial acumen, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related field, or equivalent work experience.