Lululemon

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Distribution Center (DC) Facilities team plays a business-critical role ensuring DCs remain operational and in compliance with local regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Facilities is responsible for maintaining and repairing material handling equipment and systems, powered user-operated equipment and the overall upkeep of lululemon’s DCs across North America. The Manager, Facilities oversees teams in the Vancouver area. This role is a key partner with multiple stakeholders, including the General Managers/Directors of each distribution center.

core responsibilities

• Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.   
• Provide strategic leadership to direct reports across multiple facilities, along with support to indirect reports in other facilities within the NADC network.  
• Successfully support action items tied to a $26M DC budget. 
• Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations.  Responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime.  
• Administer vendor or sub-contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on-time and within budget.  
• Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DCs.  
• Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to increase DC efficiency, minimize equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules. 
• Assist the Senior Manager of Facilities with identifying opportunities to improve the NADC Facilities network, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems. 
• Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification. 

qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
• 5+ years leadership experience in a distribution center environment or similar. 
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• 5+ years experienced in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills.
• Have a keen eye for safety within an industrial environment.
• Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors.
• Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high-bay pickers and reach trucks.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
• Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed.
• Develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis.
• Understanding of controlling a budget & building out an annual budget.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities preferred.   
• Project Management experience required, to guide equipment upgrades, building expansions, new building construction oversite, new building launch experience.
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. 

additional notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package 

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $107,500-141,100 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
• Paid time off 
• Savings and retirement plan matching 
• Generous employee discount 
• Fitness & yoga classes 
• Parenthood top-up 
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

 
workplace arrangement

In-Person

In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.  

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