Director, Corporate Facilities

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. Since its founding in 1972, Digi-Key has been committed to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components, as well as providing the best service possible to its customers, aiding engineers through the entire design process, from Prototype to Production. This has led the company to be highly ranked year after year in industry surveys in North America as well as Europe and Asia, in categories covering such facets of business as availability of products, speed of service, responsiveness to problems, and more.

Position Overview The Director, Facilities & System Management is responsible for the vision, strategy, planning, coordinating, and senior leadership of all activities related to the delivery of new and existing Facilities & System Management products & services for Digi-Key Corporation. The position's focus is on maintaining, coaching and developing staff, determining organization objectives, monitoring the progress of projects and initiatives, and taking appropriate action when needed. Responsibilities Must be able to...

• ​Provide leadership through Managers|Sr. Manager
• Accountable for the performance and results of related disciplines within a group
• Execute business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategy
• Develop and drive cross-functional goals and objectives and influence that behavior across the organization
• Understand overall company strategies, goals and objectives; develop and drive department strategy, goals & objectives to align for maximum impact . Effectively communicate with company leadership and throughout the assigned area of responsibility
• Respectfully challenge the status quo bringing forth creative and new ideas on how to improve the business
• Manage a staff of Lead|Expert level employees that work on complicated issues integrating activities and/or processes cross-functionally
• Identify opportunities for team and|or leader (manager|supervisor) development (e.g. hard or soft skill) to ensure industry and corporate standards are met; partner when|where appropriate to develop and organize development activities
• Work closely with Digi-Key leadership to identify, develop, and implement continuous improvements
• Align workforce needs|requirements with strategic goals of the department
• Provide direction and guidance to employees and manage issues appropriately. Partner with Human Resources (HR) when needed
• Monitor and evaluate performance dashboards and reports; determine root cause of issues & propose|lead recommendations & implementation for resolution

Other Typical Tasks...

• Ability to travel - domestically and internationally as needed|requested
• Lead|participate on cross-functional committees, task forces
• May champion|lead organizational change initiatives (e.g. process, technology, etc.)
• May be a Product Owner for area of responsibility

Position Specific Info:

• Create and implement standard maintenance operating procedures
• Prepare annual budgets, capital expenditures requests and oversee all third party billing for facilities. Ensure that department operates within established budget
• Serves as a core team member for system designs, upgrades, and new building projects
• Oversees modifications to current conveyor systems and any future installations
• Maintains an environment that is attractive, sanitary, orderly and safe
• Designs, implements, and monitors preventative maintenance programs
• Monitors heating and cooling systems and secures service for systems, if required
• Coordinates and assists with the future designs and floor plans by partnering with sub-contractors and architects
• Participates in the design and floor plans of future building expansions, parking lots, and grounds with Digi-Key's President and Vice President, Order Fulfillment/Logistics
• Evaluates generator needs, and oversees expenditures for ongoing maintenance of generators
• Supervises all phases of construction for Digi-Key future facility expansions
• Participates as an active member of the Digi-Key safety committee and council
• Assists with testing for new industrial equipment (forklift) operators, including re-certifications, as required
• Responsible for locating, procuring and maintaining leases on new/existing building space; Manages overall relationship with key external partners on anything lease or facility related
• Financial oversight of utilities for all locations
• Lead Area build out - layout and equipment needs
• Responsible for environmental compliance for all locations

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• Two-Year Degree in Operations, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Typically, 8+ years of management experience
• Experience in multiple phases of building design, construction, equipment design and maintenance, as well as a broad knowledge base of equipment/systems and construction processes
• Knowledge of Digi-Key's available & upcoming products and services
• Demonstrates success in leadership|management role within an interdepartmental and dynamic company (i.e. global, matrixed organization)
• Demonstrates ability to build and foster influential relationships at all levels across and outside of the Digi-Key organization
• Demonstrates ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the organization to identify and resolve problems and implement new initiatives.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with the ability to understand and measure the cost effectiveness of the department
• Demonstrates ability to actively participate as a member of the Digi-Key Management Team to meet corporate goals
• Demonstrates ability to utilize, understand, develop analytics and data to drive business decisions
• Strong contractual and negotiating skills coupled with effective fiscal management skills
• Strong awareness of competitive landscape and competitor performance
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the electronic component distribution industries
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Experience with creating and delivering marketplace strategy and solutions
• Strong representative of sense of accountability and ownership; ability to lead your business and clearly communicate the results back to the organization
• In-depth knowledge of WMS systems and proven experience in rolling out new systems to large groups
• Experience in setting up new distribution facilities and integrating existing facilities
• Able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
• Able to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level
• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies; attention to detail, building collaboration, business acumen, communication, creating alignment, critical thinking and judgement, customer/client focus, developing leaders, developing others, diversity and inclusion, drive for results, ethical conduct, innovations and risk taking, initiative, integrity, interpersonal effectiveness, leadership, leading courageously, learning orientation, manages execution, organization awareness, personal effectiveness/credibility, planning and organizing, positive attitude, presentation skills, problem solving and analysis, professionalism, project management, resilience, strategic awareness, strategic thinking and application, team leadership, thoroughness, and time management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 9+ Digi-Key &/or industry experience in Order Fulfillment, people leadership or other relevant work experience

Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .