Head of Global Properties & Facilities Management

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - Kohler, WI

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.
  
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of global senior leadership experience in managing global properties and facilities operations, including both project design & execution and large-scale global facilities management. Global experience in the manufacturing industry and the hospitality industry are both preferred.
• Experience in managing capital expenditures of at least $400M
• Proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale projects from inception to operational success, preferably in environments including professional offices, manufacturing facilities, retail & design show rooms, and hospitality properties.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing facility operations, hospitality standards, and global regulatory compliance.
• expertise in budget management, financial forecasting, contract negotiations, and capital project oversight.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams across multiple regions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive innovation.
• Regular global travel is required.
  
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $216,200 - $357,900. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.