Is the Facilities Category Manager position at Potbelly Sandwich Works fully remote?

Yes, this Facilities Category Manager position at Potbelly Sandwich Works is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

Is this a full-time or part-time Facilities Category Manager role?

This is a full-time Facilities Category Manager position at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

What are the main requirements for the Facilities Category Manager role?

Key requirements include: 3+ years of experience in facilities management, Ability to manage 3rd party vendors, Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and more.

What benefits does Potbelly Sandwich Works offer for this position?

Potbelly Sandwich Works offers the following benefits: 401k Matching, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Hours, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance.

What is the salary range for the Facilities Category Manager position?

The salary range for this Facilities Category Manager role is $60k - $65k.

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Facilities Category Manager at Potbelly Sandwich Works

United States

$60k - $65k

PAY TRANSPARENCY <ul> <li>$60,000 - $65,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential! </li> <li>100% remote in the United States, however, residing in IL highly preferred</li> </ul> Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation? What’s In It For You**: <ul> <li>Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises! </li> <li>Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance </li> <li>Domestic Partnership Benefits </li> <li>Paid Parental Leave </li> <li>FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution </li> <li>Commuter Benefit Program </li> <li>Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match </li> <li>Employee Assistance Program </li> <li>Paid Time Off </li> <li>Discount Program </li> <li>Flexible Work Schedule </li> <li>Career growth opportunities </li> </ul> **If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify** Department/Function: FacilitiesLocation: SCReports to: VP of FacilitiesJob Level: 2Job Band: ManagerFull-Time Exempt Travel Requirements: Rarely GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Facilities Category Manager will play a key role in increasing brand image and driving our R&M expenses downward through the management of 3rd party vendors, aggressive and comprehensive planned maintenance programs, and bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. The Facilities Category Manager will report to the Vice President of Facilities with support being given to local Regional Managers and District Managers and the regional teams to maintain expedient resolution of Facilities related issues while securing quality service at a competitive rate. The Potbelly Facilities Category Manager will develop strong vendor relationships, be responsible for category management as determined by VP of Facilities, assist in creating planned maintenance programs and budgets and develop and implement facility maintenance guidelines. He or she will also forge working partnerships with Facilities Team members, Operations, Accounting and Construction departments to assist in maintaining a facility that is cost effective during long term R&M life expectancy of both equipment and facility. The Facilities Category Manager will support and manage work order requests for repairs and the preventative maintenance program for the existing shop portfolio for both new and existing shops. He/She will act as back up to VP of Facilities, SR Facilities Operation/Property Manager, Facilities Category Manager and Facilities Specialist as needed. Some of the main responsibilities of the Facilities Category Manager include managing the R&M budgets, planned maintenance programs, Assisting in Vendor selection, management, and vendor performance reviews, special projects, and facilitating overall communication to the field pertaining to facility management initiatives and updates.This position is measured by time to complete open work orders, R&M budget and P&L line items. FOCUSSpecific Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the maintenance of fully functional and compliant facilities, as well as assist in the annual plan and budget for responsible categories and preventative maintenance program.</li><li>Maintain tracking reports on budget management for regular repairs and unplanned maintenance, contractual maintenance programs, special projects, and review/approval of all proposals and invoices, within assigned approval limits, pertaining to the same.</li><li>Match open work orders with warranties.</li><li>Update, introduce and implement and maintain new or revised equipment preventative maintenance programs and equipment tracking or equipment monitoring programs as approved by VP of Facilities.</li><li>Conduct vendor post-work verifications and regular vendor performance reviews.</li><li>Manage services of third party contractors and assist the VP of Facilities and SR Facilities Operation/Property Manager with vendor reference checks, negotiations, vendor agreement review, as well as monitor their performance- to include at the minimum 2 Vendor Performance Reviews per year.</li><li>Manage scheduling reports for preventive maintenance programs, assigned categories and assigned special projects.</li><li>Become familiar with Facilities Team Standard Operation Procedures to include Workflow Management Platform.</li><li>Ability to communicate with customers (operations team and field) and vendor community to identify specific and general facility needs to better service the shops.</li><li>Working knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and safety practices.</li><li>Flexibility to travel to outer markets as requested.</li><li>On call 24/7.</li></ul>ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 to 55 hours a week.</li><li>Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.</li><li>Ability to travel in the field upon request.</li><li>Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.</li><li>Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.</li><li>Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic.</li><li>Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.</li><li>Ability to support several fast-paced, high-volume, customer-focused shops through organization and coordination of schedules, supervision of service providers, problem-solving, and providing great customer service to Facilities Customers – the shops.</li><li>Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field.</li><li>Must be able to communicate regularly with the Operators and the field, Rockwell, Facilities Team and Support Center and through telephone, virtual meetings (Teams, Zoom) e-mail and in-person communications.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS<ul><li>Must represent The Potbelly Advantage and Our Values.</li><li>Education: High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred</li><li>Experience: 5+ years in general facilities maintenance/management preferred, with restaurant industry experience being a definite a plus.</li><li>Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills, Ability and desire to work with minimal guidance; Strong initiative, Outgoing and enthusiastic and fun, Strong written and oral communication skills, Detail oriented. Basic Word, Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet and Service Channel or equivalent work flow software.</li><li>Must have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, Facilities Team, Operations and the Field.</li><li>Ability to manage and adhere to budgets.</li><li>Qualities: Passionate, energetic, caring, dedicated, reliable, flexible, highly motivated, problem solver and able to work independently.</li><li>Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.</li></ul> Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 2/28/2026. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications. Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work. We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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Facilities Category Manager

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Facilities Category Manager

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Full Time

$60k - $65k

12 months ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY $60,000 - $65,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential! 100% remote in the United States, however, residing in IL highly preferred Do you hunger for more?

United States

Operations

Mid

Vendor management

Facilities Management

Planned Maintenance

Job Description

PAY TRANSPARENCY

$60,000 - $65,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential!
100% remote in the United States, however, residing in IL highly preferred

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

What’s In It For You**:

Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
Commuter Benefit Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Discount Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Career growth opportunities

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

Department/Function: Facilities

Location: SC

Reports to: VP of Facilities

Job Level: 2

Job Band: Manager

Full-Time

Exempt

Travel Requirements: Rarely

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Category Manager will play a key role in increasing brand image and driving our R&M expenses downward through the management of 3rd party vendors, aggressive and comprehensive planned maintenance programs, and bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. The Facilities Category Manager will report to the Vice President of Facilities with support being given to local Regional Managers and District Managers and the regional teams to maintain expedient resolution of Facilities related issues while securing quality service at a competitive rate.

The Potbelly Facilities Category Manager will develop strong vendor relationships, be responsible for category management as determined by VP of Facilities, assist in creating planned maintenance programs and budgets and develop and implement facility maintenance guidelines. He or she will also forge working partnerships with Facilities Team members, Operations, Accounting and Construction departments to assist in maintaining a facility that is cost effective during long term R&M life expectancy of both equipment and facility. The Facilities Category Manager will support and manage work order requests for repairs and the preventative maintenance program for the existing shop portfolio for both new and existing shops. He/She will act as back up to VP of Facilities, SR Facilities Operation/Property Manager, Facilities Category Manager and Facilities Specialist as needed.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Facilities Category Manager include managing the R&M budgets, planned maintenance programs, Assisting in Vendor selection, management, and vendor performance reviews, special projects, and facilitating overall communication to the field pertaining to facility management initiatives and updates.

This position is measured by time to complete open work orders, R&M budget and P&L line items.

FOCUS

Specific Responsibilities

Manage the maintenance of fully functional and compliant facilities, as well as assist in the annual plan and budget for responsible categories and preventative maintenance program.
Maintain tracking reports on budget management for regular repairs and unplanned maintenance, contractual maintenance programs, special projects, and review/approval of all proposals and invoices, within assigned approval limits, pertaining to the same.
Match open work orders with warranties.
Update, introduce and implement and maintain new or revised equipment preventative maintenance programs and equipment tracking or equipment monitoring programs as approved by VP of Facilities.
Conduct vendor post-work verifications and regular vendor performance reviews.
Manage services of third party contractors and assist the VP of Facilities and SR Facilities Operation/Property Manager with vendor reference checks, negotiations, vendor agreement review, as well as monitor their performance- to include at the minimum 2 Vendor Performance Reviews per year.
Manage scheduling reports for preventive maintenance programs, assigned categories and assigned special projects.
Become familiar with Facilities Team Standard Operation Procedures to include Workflow Management Platform.
Ability to communicate with customers (operations team and field) and vendor community to identify specific and general facility needs to better service the shops.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and safety practices.
Flexibility to travel to outer markets as requested.
On call 24/7.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 to 55 hours a week.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to travel in the field upon request.
Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic.
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.
Ability to support several fast-paced, high-volume, customer-focused shops through organization and coordination of schedules, supervision of service providers, problem-solving, and providing great customer service to Facilities Customers – the shops.
Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field.
Must be able to communicate regularly with the Operators and the field, Rockwell, Facilities Team and Support Center and through telephone, virtual meetings (Teams, Zoom) e-mail and in-person communications.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

Must represent The Potbelly Advantage and Our Values.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: 5+ years in general facilities maintenance/management preferred, with restaurant industry experience being a definite a plus.
Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills, Ability and desire to work with minimal guidance; Strong initiative, Outgoing and enthusiastic and fun, Strong written and oral communication skills, Detail oriented. Basic Word, Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet and Service Channel or equivalent work flow software.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, Facilities Team, Operations and the Field.
Ability to manage and adhere to budgets.
Qualities: Passionate, energetic, caring, dedicated, reliable, flexible, highly motivated, problem solver and able to work independently.
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.

Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 2/28/2026. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications.

Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in facilities management
Ability to manage 3rd party vendors
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience with planned maintenance programs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

401k Matching
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Skills

Vendor management

Facilities Management

Planned Maintenance

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