Michael Kors 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.
Workplace
This position is based in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands, within easy reach of Eindhoven. Cerulean lists 4 open roles in Venlo. The broader Limburg area accounts for 32 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Netherlands as a whole, Cerulean currently features 128 open positions, with 2 posted this week.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.