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

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

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

You are
Customer Centric: You are passionate about delivering on commitments to your customers
Bold: you have vision, passion & grit; you're not afraid to take calculated risks & constantly challenge the status quo
Agile: you roll with the punches & dont get overwhelmed easily, you adapt quickly to change & 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 & 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 & completing the task efficiently
Strategic: you see the bigger picture, as well as each moving part which allows you to recognize & resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging for others

You have
8+ years managing maintenance/operations & reliability within the Food/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry or equivalent experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
Effective leader & communicator for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams, & executives
High level of integrity & ethics with excellent follow-up & follow-through
Interest in engaging directly with all levels of staff
Well-versed in recent OSHA regulations & compliance
Able to read & interpret blueprints, manuals, & schematics
Exposure to refrigeration systems
Knowledgeable in GMP/LEAN & strong continuous improvement & 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 & change
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and/or nights & travel approximately 50% of the time

Youll 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 & 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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