Associate Director, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

Associate Director Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

As the Associate Director MRE you will oversee the maintenance and reliability of numerous buildings across your assigned business vertical. You will take a hands-on approach to leadership effectively engaging motivating and coaching team members. Partnering with the M&RE senior leadership team you will define develop and deliver the maintenance roadmap and set the standard for operational efficiency within your business vertical.

You will

• Oversee MRE-related processes including maintenance of automation and manufacturing equipment electrical refrigeration PIT equipment (forklifts) building grounds and overall upkeep of numerous buildings
• Motivate engage coach and inspire a team of managers and technicians creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within
• Provide project management and support as assigned for key strategic and building level projects
• Manage outside vendors and facilitate planned and unplanned repairs
• Ensure that maintenance regulations are followed
• Identify problems and brainstorm improvement strategies for the fulfillment centers
• Drive cross-departmental engagement and collaboration on new projects and retrofits

You are

• Customer Centric: You are passionate about delivering on commitments to your customers
• Bold: you have vision passion and grit; youre not afraid to take calculated risks and constantly challenge the status quo
• Agile: you roll with the punches and dont get overwhelmed easily you adapt quickly to change and know how to deliver results in a fast-paced autonomous environment
• Decisive: You realize when making a decision is as important as the time it takes to make that decision
• Problem-solver: you understand there is not a one-size-fits-all approach when problem-solving; you think outside the box and enjoy enjoy deep diving issues to find a solution
• Programmatic: youre able to identify the system component that is causing the error as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task efficiently
• Strategic: you see the bigger picture as well as each moving part which allows you to recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging for others

You have

• 8 years managing maintenance/operations and reliability within theFood/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry or equivalent experience
• Bachelors Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Effective leader and communicator for employees direct reports cross-functional teams and executives
• High level of integrity and ethics with excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Interest in engaging directly with all levels of staff
• Well-versed in recent OSHA regulations and compliance
• Able to read and interpret blueprints manuals and schematics
• Exposure to refrigeration systems
• Knowledgeable in GMP/LEAN and strong continuous improvement and project management skills
• Comfortable working in cold environments with some areas of facility at 40F
• Excitement for working in a start-up environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
• Flexibility to work weekends holidays and/or nights and travel approximately 50% of the time

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees including those pertaining to BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.