Facilities Manager - Distribution Centre
Finance, Banking & Legal · Real Estate Sales
In short
IKEA is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager for its Distribution Centre in Marsden Park, NSW. This role involves leading a diverse team, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with Real Estate Long-Term Plan and FM frameworks, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate is a people leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience in complex operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a diverse team through coaching, mentoring, and inclusive leadership.
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships and collaborate across the business.
- Lead the delivery of the Real Estate Long-Term Plan (RELTP) and FM budget.
- Secure property lifecycle activities such as maintenance, compliance, and asset performance.
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, tenders, and service delivery standards.
- Provide FM expertise and leadership across CAPEX projects.
- Enable improvements in operational and environmental performance (energy, water, waste).
- Respond to critical incidents and manage after-hours escalation.
- Champion innovative property management solutions and digital tools.
- Support wider Real Estate initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading and developing diverse teams with a focus on inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- FM experience in a high-volume distribution, logistics, industrial, manufacturing, retail, or similarly complex environment.
- Experience managing external service providers, supplier relations, and contracts.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including budget management and performance reporting.
- Experience driving sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Availability to work Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional work outside standard hours and potential Saturday availability.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with warehouse automation systems or automated operational environments is valued.
- Experience with digital FM tools and systems; Plan-on, SAP, or similar ERP platforms is beneficial.
Benefits
- Permanent Full-Time contract
- 76 hours per/fortnight
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Company
IKEA
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Marsden Park, Australia
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