Head of Facilities Management, Africa

Head of Facilities Management, Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing, and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart and enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments, and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it, with zero emissions.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You And The Role

Zipline seeks an exceptional Head of Facilities Management to oversee the operational integrity and efficiency of Zipline’s office and operational facilities across five countries: Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya as well as others as the company grows. This role is critical to ensuring efficient and safe operations as well and fostering a world class working environment for the cross functional teams that rely on these spaces. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in facility coordination, maintenance oversight, mechanical engineering and team leadership to enhance operational performance and cost effectiveness across all locations.

Expected Travel: 30%

Key Responsibilities

• Key asset maintenance: Developing best practices for the team to track and maintain key moveable and immovable assets, ensuring correct use, maintenance, repair and spare parts across 14 individual locations.
• Driving Workplace Safety: You will ensure that all facilities adhere to both local and organizational safety standards by supervising the development and execution of comprehensive safety protocols. You will regularly monitor safety performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain a secure working environment.
• Leading Functional Development: You will build and cultivate a highly skilled, resource-efficient facilities team by driving training, skill-building initiatives, and continuous professional development. You will promote operational excellence and the efficient use of resources, contributing to the long-term success and scalability of Zipline’s operations.
• Administering Documentation and Reporting: You oversee facility-related documentation and records, ensuring that all necessary communications, reports, and action items are managed accurately and promptly. You will maintain an organized filing system for all facility-related documents and support the coordination of virtual meetings and appointments.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement: You will facilitate high-level coordination and communication between cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. You will organize and lead meetings with internal and external parties to align priorities and ensure that all facility operations meet Zipline’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Education: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering degree preferred

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management or a related field, preferably at a manufacturing plant, commercial property, or public utility.

Expertise: Strong proficiency in facilities operations, maintenance, and asset management, energy optimization, construction, and permitting. Demonstrated ability to optimize facility performance and drive operational efficiency in a multi-country setting.

Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage remote teams effectively, ensuring performance excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, both remotely and in-person.

Technical Skills: Expertise in general data analysis, thermodynamics, capacity planning, and engineering drawing interpretation. 

License: A valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle. A passport is also required.

What Else You Need To Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

How to Apply

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply here!