Sr. Director Assets & Services Program (Remote)

This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Asset Strategy & Governance

• Defines and owns CMMS strategy across facility operations network including implementation, training, operational sustainment, maintenance and data integrity.

• Defines and owns the enterprise asset management strategy across facilities, material handling, utilities, dock systems, and services.

• Establishes governance, standards, and decision frameworks for asset selection, lifecycle management, and replacement planning.

• Ensures alignment of asset programs with operational needs, growth plans, and business strategy.

Leadership & Team Development

• Leads, coaches, and develops Asset Program Managers, setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance objectives.

• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.

• Builds organizational capability in asset management, analytics, and program execution.

Reliability, Safety & Compliance

• Ensures asset programs meet or exceed regulatory, safety, and food safety requirements (OSHA, FDA, FSMA, NEC, NFPA, etc.).

• Provides senior leadership oversight of risk management, audits, incident response, and corrective actions related to asset performance.

• Champions asset reliability and resilience for mission-critical cold chain operations.

Capital Planning & Financial Stewardship

• Owns enterprise asset-related capital planning, including long-range replacement strategies and annual capital prioritization.

• Partners with Finance to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), return on investment (ROI), and operating expense performance.

• Provides executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.

Vendor, Contract & Service Strategy

• Sets enterprise vendor and service strategies, including preferred suppliers, service models, and performance expectations.

• Partners with Procurement on contract negotiations, SLAs, and vendor governance.

• Drives accountability and continuous improvement with strategic partners.

Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Sponsors enterprise asset data, CMMS, and performance reporting capabilities.

• Uses data and insights to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for standardization, cost reduction, and performance improvement.

• Leads enterprise initiatives related to sustainability, energy optimization, and asset innovation.

Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership

• Serves as a key advisor to senior leaders on asset-related risks, investments, and operational impacts.

• Partners with Operations, Engineering, Safety, IT, and Supply Chain on new distribution center openings, expansions, and major retrofits.

• Represents asset programs in enterprise planning, transformation, and growth initiatives.

SUPERVISION:

• Manages a team of 5-7 exempt leaders including Sr Manager and Managers.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal Relationships: This role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Facilities & Engineering, Safety, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure asset programs support safe, reliable, and scalable operations.

• External Relationships: This role engages with strategic equipment manufacturers, service providers, utilities, engineering firms, and industry partners to shape enterprise asset strategies, manage risk, and drive innovation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote: This role is remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and travel function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of progressive experience in facilities, asset management, engineering, or operations within distribution, manufacturing, or cold chain environments.

• 5 years of people management experience.

• Proven experience leading multi-site, enterprise asset strategies and capital programs.

• Deep understanding of material handling, utilities, dock systems, and facilities services.

• Experience implementing or governing enterprise CMMS or asset management platforms.

• Track record of driving standardization, cost optimization, and reliability improvements at scale.

• Strong executive communication, financial acumen, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Ability to travel to operating sites as needed.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in cold storage or freezer food distribution environments.

• Experience supporting rapid growth, network expansion, or transformation initiatives.