Process Optimization Manager Jobs in Spokane, WA

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The Facilities Operator serves as the primary front desk point of contact for the Liberty Lake site while supporting day-to-day facility operations, administrative processes, and supplier coordination. This role is critical in delivering a customer-centric workplace experience, ensuring smooth operations, and enabling collaboration across teams in a fast-paced technology environment within the Utilities & Energy sector. This position reports to the Facilities Manager and partners closely with Procurement, Finance and site leadership to support business operations with an accountable, agile, and innovative mindset.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary, customer-focused point of contact for visitors, employees, and vendors, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive front desk experience

• Manage daily front desk operations including guest check-in, badging, and general inquiries with professionalism and authenticity

• Coordinate cafeteria-related services and vendor interactions, maintaining strong collaborative relationships

• Provide general office administration support including communications, supplies, and workspace readiness

• Plan and support meetings, events, and site communications in a collaborative and organized manner

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accountability and accurate tracking through completion

• Receive, reconcile, and process invoices; partner with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies efficiently

• Respond to system workflows in a timely and organized manner

• Process Capital Authorization Requests (CARs) and Service Job Contract (SJC) POs and invoices with attention to detail

• Support supplier onboarding, setup, and maintenance, ensuring compliance and strong vendor partnerships

• Partner with Procurement on Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts to enable business continuity

• Maintain financial documentation aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements

• Provide dedicated operational and financial support to Real Estate leadership

• Coordinate facilities activities such as workspace setup, cubicle moves, and lab space adjustments with an agile approach

• Partner with internal teams to support building cleanups and material coordination

• Manage vendor relationships, including landscapers, janitorial services, shipping providers, and office suppliers, seeking innovative cost-saving opportunities

• Order and maintain inventory of janitorial and shipping supplies to support site operations

• Support compliance activities including permits, inspections, and safety requirements

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across facility services and operations

• Support sustainability initiatives through Envizi system updates and data tracking

• Assist with environmental and facilities reporting requirements as needed

• Collaborate across departments to provide operational and administrative support with an "assist wherever needed" mindset

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and the overall employee experience

• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of business needs

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in facilities, administrative, or office operations roles

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high level of accountability and attention to detail

• Demonstrated customer-centric approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including Facilities, Procurement, and Finance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and operate independently in a dynamic environment

• Strong problem-solving mindset with an agile and proactive approach to challenges

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with procurement processes, including Purchase Orders and invoice management

• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Oracle)

• Experience supporting vendor management and supplier onboarding processes

• Exposure to sustainability reporting or environmental data tracking systems (e.g., Envizi)

• Experience in a technology-driven or Utilities & Energy environment

• Interest in continuous improvement, innovation, and process optimization within facilities operations

Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. This is a safety sensitive role.

Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $15.86 - $37.13.
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The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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