Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement at Michael Kors

Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Facility Management, Equipment Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Procurement, Budget Management, Safety Compliance, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-solving, Communication, Technical Knowledge, Innovation, Collaboration

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! — “I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs.” - MICHAEL KORS - We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement in Venlo. Position Summary The Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, engineering, procurement, and continuous improvement for the Whittier Distribution Campus. This role ensures operational excellence, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency across a 3-building complex. The Senior Manager leads a diverse team—including maintenance, engineering, janitorial, and procurement staff—while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking and people leadership, driving both day-to-day execution and long-term improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of ~35 associates, including supervisors, maintenance mechanics, engineers, and janitorial staff. Establish performance standards, conduct regular coaching sessions, and promote professional growth and cross-training. Foster collaboration between Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to ensure facility reliability and efficiency. Facility & Equipment Management Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and conveyor systems to ensure continuous operations. Ensure all facility systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and safety) are compliant with company and regulatory standards. Manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules are optimized and up to date. Coordinate capital projects, renovations, and retrofits across the distribution center campus. Continuous Improvement & Engineering Lead Lean and Six Sigma–based continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize workflows, and enhance equipment performance. Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement automation or engineering solutions that improve productivity and safety. Develop metrics and dashboards to track reliability, cost savings, and efficiency improvements. Champion innovation through technology adoption, energy efficiency, and sustainability projects. Procurement & Budget Management Manage procurement of maintenance parts, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and vendor performance. Lead vendor selection and negotiation for facility-related contracts (equipment, janitorial, utilities, etc.). Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting expenditures for labor, materials, and capital projects. Identify opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, supplier partnerships, and preventive asset care. Safety & Compliance Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and facility safety regulations. Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure audits, inspections, and corrective actions are executed effectively. Support emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for the facility. You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field. Minimum 7–10 years of experience in distribution center or manufacturing maintenance, with 5+ years in leadership. Experience managing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, CI). Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred. Experience with budget management, vendor contracts, and lease administration. Demonstrated success in implementing automation or digital transformation projects. Very good knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. In-depth experience with conveyor systems and automated warehouse technologies (PLC/MDR/Accumulation/Inline Scales/High-Speed Sortation). Proven project management and organizational skills, capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously. Experience with CMMS administration and data-driven decision-making. Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical diagrams. Very good analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization. We’d love to see: Collaboration Communication Drive results Entrepreneurship MK Perks: Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer – Cross-brand Discount Exclusive Employee Sales Paid Parental Leave Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo) Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) Pension Contribution Health Insurance and Protection Income offered Travel allowance To know more about working at Michael Kors, click here! — The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. — At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com. Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager oversees facility maintenance, engineering, procurement, and continuous improvement for the Whittier Distribution Campus. This role involves leading a diverse team to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency across a 3-building complex.