Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Michael Kors — Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering & Continuous Improvement in Venlo. Lead facilities, engineering and CI across a multi‑building distribution campus.
Overview
Michael Kors is a globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand within the Capri Holdings portfolio. The company combines aspirational design with a commercially driven retail and wholesale business model, offering employees opportunities across product, retail and operations functions in an international, fast-paced environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities, engineering, maintenance, janitorial and procurement teams across a multi-building distribution campus.
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, HVAC and conveyor systems to ensure continuous operations and equipment reliability.
- Oversee CMMS administration, ensuring accurate work orders, asset histories and optimized preventive maintenance schedules.
- Drive Lean and Six Sigma–based continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, improve throughput and enhance equipment performance.
- Coordinate capital projects, renovations and retrofits, including vendor selection, contract negotiation and project execution.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts and cost‑saving initiatives related to labor, materials and capital investments.
- Champion safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA/environmental), support audits and coordinate emergency preparedness/business continuity plans.
- Partner with Operations to identify bottlenecks, implement automation/engineering solutions and deploy metrics/dashboards to track reliability and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related technical discipline.
- 7–10 years of experience in distribution centre or manufacturing maintenance, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross‑functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Continuous Improvement).
- Proven track record in budget management, vendor contracts and capital project oversight.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
- In‑depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and the ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Experience with conveyor systems and automated warehouse technologies.
Skills
Experience
7–10 years of progressive experience in distribution centre or manufacturing maintenance with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, including hands-on experience with automated warehouse equipment and continuous improvement programs.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a closely related field.
Benefits
Cross‑brand discount; exclusive employee sales; paid parental leave; internal mobility across Capri brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo); hybrid working (3 days/week in office); pension contribution; health insurance and protection income; travel allowance.
Culture
The organisation cultivates a design‑led, commercially focused culture that values speed, collaboration and accountability. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand encourages internal mobility and professional development while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence and inclusivity.