Senior Manager, Global Facilities

Life Fitness•Rosemont, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Senior Manager, Global Facilities The Senior Manager, Global Facilities is responsible for the efficient, cost effective, and reliable operation of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength facilities worldwide, supporting manufacturing plants, distribution centers, product development and engineering sites, and corporate offices. This role leads global facility operations including maintenance, capital projects, lease administration, space planning, security, mailroom and shipping/receiving services, and vendor management. In partnership with regional and functional leaders, this position ensures facilities are safe, operationally effective, financially disciplined, and aligned with company standards. This position is based in Rosemont, IL and requires domestic and international travel (up to 40%). As a Senior Manager, Global Facilities, you will: Provide leadership and oversight for global facilities operations across office, manufacturing, and distribution locations. Directly manage facilities, mailroom, security, and shipping/receiving staff in Rosemont and Schaumburg, IL, with dotted line coordination to plant facilities leaders. Oversee daily facility operations including maintenance, repairs, building safety systems, janitorial services, and preventive maintenance programs. Plan and execute renovation, expansion, relocation, and infrastructure projects, ensuring on time and on budget delivery. Manage contractor selection, vendor performance, and service agreements. Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and company policies. Manage the global real estate portfolio including lease negotiations, renewals, and critical date tracking. Oversee mailroom and non-manufacturing shipping/receiving operations and carrier relationships. Oversee building safety systems and processes such as global physical security and access control, emergency egress and exits, fire prevention and protection, and electrical safety. Partner with Safety to assist with periodic safety audits, and ensure facilities have current and compliant Emergency Response Plans. Partner with Sourcing to manage and standardize the office supply program. Support space planning and workplace moves in coordination with site leaders and IT. Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, track spend and identify cost efficiencies. What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Senior Manager, Global Facilities: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 7+ years of facilities, real estate, or corporate services leadership experience in a multi site environment. Experience managing capital projects and lease administration. Strong understanding of building systems, preventive maintenance, and facility compliance requirements. Proven vendor management and contract negotiation experience. Strong financial acumen and budget management experience. Proficiency in facilities systems and Microsoft Office, including strong Excel capability. Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to influence cross functionally. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $149,400 - $182,500 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high-performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitness is synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting-edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strength stands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate-loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com. Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well-being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of fitness.

Requirements

7+ years of facilities, real estate, or corporate services leadership experience in a multi site environment.
Experience managing capital projects and lease administration.
Strong understanding of building systems, preventive maintenance, and facility compliance requirements.
Proven vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
Proficiency in facilities systems and Microsoft Office, including strong Excel capability.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to influence cross functionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for global facilities operations across office, manufacturing, and distribution locations.
Directly manage facilities, mailroom, security, and shipping/receiving staff in Rosemont and Schaumburg, IL, with dotted line coordination to plant facilities leaders.
Oversee daily facility operations including maintenance, repairs, building safety systems, janitorial services, and preventive maintenance programs.
Plan and execute renovation, expansion, relocation, and infrastructure projects, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.
Manage contractor selection, vendor performance, and service agreements.
Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and company policies.
Manage the global real estate portfolio including lease negotiations, renewals, and critical date tracking.
Oversee mailroom and non-manufacturing shipping/receiving operations and carrier relationships.
Oversee building safety systems and processes such as global physical security and access control, emergency egress and exits, fire prevention and protection, and electrical safety.
Partner with Safety to assist with periodic safety audits, and ensure facilities have current and compliant Emergency Response Plans.
Partner with Sourcing to manage and standardize the office supply program.
Support space planning and workplace moves in coordination with site leaders and IT.
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, track spend and identify cost efficiencies.