Opportunity
The Head of Global Properties & Facilities Management is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and management of Kohler Company's entire global properties portfolio, including hospitality properties, manufacturing plants, multi-million dollar showrooms, recreational spaces, and workplace facilities. This position requires an experienced visionary leader with expertise in both manufacturing and hospitality environments across the globe. This role will lead a cross-functional global team, working collaboratively with executive leadership to deliver projects from concept to completion, ensuring operational excellence, sustainability, and a premium guest and employee experience across all global locations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
· Develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy for Kohler’s full portfolio of global properties that supports Kohler's long-term business objectives, growth plans, and sustainability goals.
· Lead and mentor a global, diverse team of facilities managers, engineers, and hospitality and recreation professionals to achieve operational excellence and enhance employee and guest experiences.
· Set the vision for building and managing high-performance manufacturing, office, design centers, hospitality, and recreation environments from the ground up, ensuring all projects meet budgetary, timeline, and quality standards.
Project Design & Execution
· Oversee the design, development, and management of global facilities projects, from conceptualization through construction and operational handoff.
· Drive capital project strategies, ensuring that renovations and investments in new hospitality, retail, office, and manufacturing facilities are executed on time and within budget.
· Collaborate closely with internal and external partners (including architects, contractors, and designers) to bring innovative, human-centered, and sustainable concepts to life.
Global Facility & Manufacturing Operations
· Lead the operational management of Kohler's global facilities, including manufacturing plants, warehouses, corporate offices, showrooms, and hospitality properties, ensuring they meet world-class standards for safety, efficiency, and productivity.
· Oversee day-to-day facility operations globally across all locations, including maintenance, security, space planning, employee well-being initiatives, and ongoing upgrades to improve overall facility functionality.
Financial & Resource Management
· Manage the global facilities budget, optimizing resources and expenditures to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.
· Negotiate contracts with vendors, service providers, and partners to secure competitive pricing, top-tier services, and long-term partnerships that benefit the business.
Sustainability & Innovation
· Lead global sustainability initiatives for all types of Kohler facilities, prioritizing energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental certifications (e.g., LEED).
· Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve operational processes, guest experiences, and the overall environmental impact of facilities.
Compliance, Risk Management & Safety
· Ensure global compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards for all hospitality, manufacturing, and corporate facilities.
· Implement and maintain crisis management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness plans to ensure the safe operation of facilities across all global locations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
· Serve as a strategic partner to Kohler’s executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations that align facility management strategies with the company’s growth, culture, and financial objectives.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including vendors, regulatory bodies, and key partners in the hospitality and manufacturing sectors.