Michael Kors Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement

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!

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"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."

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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 !

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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.

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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.