Associate Director, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering/this role can be based in IL/TX/NJ and or work from home TN/AZ

Job Description:
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; you’re not afraid to take calculated risks and constantly challenge the status quo
Agile: you roll with the punches and don’t 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: you’re 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 the Food/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s 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

You’ll get…
Competitive salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
Generous PTO policy
Day one benefit coverage for health/dental/vision ($0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans)
75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh, as well as other product initiatives
Snacks, coffee & catered meals   
Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
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