Facilities Category Manager

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

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

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

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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