Wanzl NA
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview The Facilities Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the operational readiness, safety, and efficiency of Wanzl North America’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. This salaried position is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across Plants 1–3 in Newton, Offices and Warehouse in Denver and the LIP Distribution Center, managing contractors, and supporting facility-related projects and renovations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial facility maintenance, contractor management, and project
coordination/management.
They will be proactive in implementing preventative maintenance programs, responding to work order requests, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Company and Opportunity Overview Wanzl North America’s (WNA) vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from the online purchase to the delivery to their customers. WNA, which includes the Technibilt and Cari-All brands, headquartered in Denver, North Carolina. With nearly 500 employees and 175 MUSD of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three (3) additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems) and Shelving & Fixtures, as well as Material Handling/Rolling Stock products. Additionally, WNA is active in building a “digital” business line with products for shopping cart containment, smart exit gate technology, and solutions for autonomous and/or semi-autonomous retail stores. WNA is part of the Wanzl group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360°ree; service.
Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate maintenance of facilities, grounds, and infrastructure across multiple plant locations using the CMMS software. Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, safety systems, and infrastructure. Respond to and manage work order requests in a timely and effective manner. Oversee external contractors (e.g., HVAC, janitorial, fire protection, roofing, recycling). Support renovation and office readiness projects acting as the project manager for small and medium sized projects. Conduct inspections and testing of fire protection systems, boilers, emergency lighting, and cooling water systems. Participate in safety and environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with company standards. Maintain documentation and records related to maintenance activities and contractor performance. Perform other duties as assigned Skills and Experience: Associate degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of experience in
industrial/manufacturing
facilities maintenance. Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating facility projects. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and
maintenance/project
management software. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and lead others effectively. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure.
Familiarity with safety protocols and PPE requirements. Proficiency in using CMMS software and analyzing maintenance data.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Hands-on, Self-motivated
Job Description
Position Overview The Facilities Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the operational readiness, safety, and efficiency of Wanzl North America’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. This salaried position is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across Plants 1–3 in Newton, Offices and Warehouse in Denver and the LIP Distribution Center, managing contractors, and supporting facility-related projects and renovations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial facility maintenance, contractor management, and project
coordination/management.
They will be proactive in implementing preventative maintenance programs, responding to work order requests, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Company and Opportunity Overview Wanzl North America’s (WNA) vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from the online purchase to the delivery to their customers. WNA, which includes the Technibilt and Cari-All brands, headquartered in Denver, North Carolina. With nearly 500 employees and 175 MUSD of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three (3) additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems) and Shelving & Fixtures, as well as Material Handling/Rolling Stock products. Additionally, WNA is active in building a “digital” business line with products for shopping cart containment, smart exit gate technology, and solutions for autonomous and/or semi-autonomous retail stores. WNA is part of the Wanzl group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360°ree; service.
Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate maintenance of facilities, grounds, and infrastructure across multiple plant locations using the CMMS software. Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, safety systems, and infrastructure. Respond to and manage work order requests in a timely and effective manner. Oversee external contractors (e.g., HVAC, janitorial, fire protection, roofing, recycling). Support renovation and office readiness projects acting as the project manager for small and medium sized projects. Conduct inspections and testing of fire protection systems, boilers, emergency lighting, and cooling water systems. Participate in safety and environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with company standards. Maintain documentation and records related to maintenance activities and contractor performance. Perform other duties as assigned Skills and Experience: Associate degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of experience in
industrial/manufacturing
facilities maintenance. Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating facility projects. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and
maintenance/project
management software. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and lead others effectively. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure.
Familiarity with safety protocols and PPE requirements. Proficiency in using CMMS software and analyzing maintenance data.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Hands-on, Self-motivated