Refrigeration Program Manager

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At HelloFresh, we want to revolutionize the way we eat by making it more convenient & exciting to cook meals from scratch. We have offices all over the world & we deliver delicious meals to millions of people.  

We are the industry leader in meal-kit subscription services & were growing all the time. We have distinct meal-kit services that cater to everyone with the most menu variety in the market, which allows us to reach an incredibly wide population of people.

The HelloFresh team is diverse, high-performing, & international, & our work environment is an inspiring space where you can thrive as a result.  

Job Description: 

As the Refrigeration Program Manager, you will work with the maintenance teams, refrigeration technicians, vendors, food safety, engineering, & other departments to drive performance metrics of the refrigeration team. You will be responsible for the on-going development & improvement of the refrigeration program. This will include development of preventative maintenance plans, achieving sustainability goals, driving efficiency of key performance metrics, overseeing IOQ processes, & working toward the betterment of all maintenance goals related to HVAC & refrigeration across the network.

You will..

• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, & security standards. 
• Create & execute training classes specifically focused on technicians needs.
• Plan & host manufacturer lead training courses for technicians based on needs.
• Review & give input on 3PS vendor quotes, service level agreements, & planned maintenance agreements.
• Successfully implement multi-facility planned maintenance programs focused on building mechanical systems, to include HVAC, Refrigeration, Glycol systems, etc.
• Travel to multiple locations to provide instructor led training to MRE technicians.
• Participate in the interview & selection process for Industrial Refrigeration Technicians.
• Drive regulatory compliance on relevant EPA & OSHA regulations & standards.
• Develop & implement a long-term strategy to absorb refrigerant & HVACR spare parts purchasing & storage.
• Ensure EPA refrigerant logs are accurate & properly maintained.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) & ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets & knowledge of equipment, specializing in refrigeration & base building mechanical systems.
• Partner with construction on commissioning of new refrigeration & base building systems.
• Audit vendor work & provide feedback to leadership on quality of work & SLA performance.
• Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network & increase effectiveness.
• Oversee building project work as assigned.

Mandatory Requirements

You have..

• 8-10 years of experience with large commercial & industrial refrigeration systems.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Advanced understanding of rack system refrigeration & associated equipment.
• Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification & the ability to certify as a proctor for EPA certification for MRE technicians.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, & HelloFresh safety programs & regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of proper handling & recycling procedures for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), Hydrofluro-Olefins (HFO), CO2, & other industry standard refrigerant types.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of general construction standards & techniques.
• Ability to read & understand drawings, schematics & diagrams.
• In depth experience working with Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, & Refrigeration systems to include controls, refrigerant handling, electro mechanical troubleshooting, proper system charging techniques, electrical & refrigerant safety protocols.
• Ability to travel as necessary (up to 50%) for business purposes.  
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• The ability to motivate learning & thrive in a teaching/training role.
• Acute understanding of electro-mechanical circuitry & its functionality.
• Excellent follow through, judgment, & common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.

You'll get...

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 4 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium & other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
• Flexible scheduling & advancement opportunities
• Emergency child & adult care services
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

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