Associate Maintenance Manager, Hello Fresh Newark NJ

Come see whats cookin at HelloFresh!

At HelloFresh, we aim to revolutionize the way we eat by making it more convenient & exciting to cook meals from scratch. We have offices all around the world & 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.

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

Job Snapshot

As the Associate Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance & reliability for your assigned building or shift.  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 support & deliver the facilities maintenance roadmap & set the standard for operational efficiency.

You will...

• Oversee maintenance related processes including maintenance of automation & manufacturing equipment, electrical, refrigeration, building, grounds, & overall upkeep of a building
• Motivate, engage, coach, & inspire a team of technicians, creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback & drive change from within
• Manage outside vendors & facilitate planned & unplanned repairs
• Ensure that maintenance regulations are followed
• Maintain a current list of contractors to ensure that all emergency repairs are handled
• Identify problems & brainstorm improvement ideas for the fulfillment center

You are

• Customer Centric: You are passionate about delivering on commitments to your customers
• Bold: you have passion & grit; you're not afraid to give feedback to your team & your manager
• 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 grinding away at issues to find a solution

You have

• 0 to 2+ years experience managing facilities maintenance/operations & reliability within the Food/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor & working directly with all levels of staff
• High level of integrity & ethics with excellent follow-through
• Aware of OSHA regulations & compliance
• Able to read & interpret blueprints, manuals, & schematics
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, automation & refrigeration systems
• 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
• Effective communicator for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams, & senior leadership
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and/or nights

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

It is the policy of HelloFresh not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran