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About Williams Sonoma DC - Arizona

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2021, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
• Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE's producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Maintenance Manager – Distribution Center (DC) position in located in Phoenix, AZ. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the maintenance organization and ensures equipment availability always exceeds 99% as it pertains to material handling and facility related equipment. This position also provides input on capital expense projects and provides input on various system changes.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Manage a team and demonstrate excellent communication, inclusiveness, and collaboration skills; ensures equipment availability on all material handling and facility related equipment. This can only be accomplished through your daily involvement on the floor and a thorough and comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, and guidance to associates
• Manage the maintenance team to ensure equipment availability on all production sewing machines, Eton conveyors, Heat tunnels, and Gerber automated cutting equipment related to furniture upholstery business. Insures 99.9% uptime on all production equipment.
• Plan, design, budget and facilitate projects related to furniture upholstery business and or Distribution.
• Design, develop, and program controls systems.
• Manage and monitor the budget to ensure compliance in all areas. Eliminate the use of outside services as often as possible. Ensure we are getting the competitive price on all goods and services purchased.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment through prevention, safety education and awareness, problem correction, improved employee training, and communication to all levels.
• Lead by example and support Williams-Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Manage the productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of the distribution staff
• Meet all required metrics and setting new standards as the operation progresses
• Drive continuous improvement and customer service
• Provide written documentation on all maintenance activities to include system malfunctions, weekly timesheets, dollars spent on supplies, inventory accuracy, projects plan and results, and projects planned.
• Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state, and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.
• Works harmoniously and cooperatively with peers and subordinates.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• Associates Degree in a related field or at least 5 years in an industrial maintenance environment
• At least 5 years' previous supervisory/management experience in an industrial maintenance environment or in a distribution environment
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge including hands-on experience
• Proven ability to design, develop, and program controls systems.
• Computer literate to include Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook
• Understanding of power distribution requirements
• Must have Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and controls experience
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Must be a strong team leader and able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

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