Director, Facilities & Workplace Experience

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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The Director, Facilities & Workplace Experience is responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of all facilities-related functions across a 70-acre campus supporting approximately 1,200 associates. This role ensures the campus is safe, sustainable, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s mission and culture. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team and manage vendor relationships, capital projects, maintenance, security, and environmental health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute a long-term facilities master plan aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead sustainability initiatives, energy management, and environmental stewardship.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on space planning, renovations, and capital improvements.

Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily operations of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance programs are executed effectively.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of facilities professionals, including maintenance, custodial, and grounds staff.
• Manage third-party service providers and contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting and cost control.

Campus Safety & Security

• Partner with security teams to ensure a safe and secure environment for all associates and visitors.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response planning, and business continuity efforts.

Customer Service & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facilities-related issues and requests.
• Foster a culture of service excellence and responsiveness.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing large, multi-building campuses or institutional environments.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction, sustainability practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, or LEED AP are a plus.

Work Environment:

• This role requires regular on-site presence across the campus.
• May involve occasional evening or weekend work for emergencies or special projects.
• Physical ability to inspect facilities, including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $142,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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