Lead Refrigeration & Maintenance Manager

Americold; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations in our refrigerated facility. You will plan, coordinate, and prioritize work for maintenance associates, ensuring reliability of machines, tools, and utility systems while upholding safety standards.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, participate in annual budget planning, and support long-term facility improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of warehouse maintenance management experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of all eight RETA courses required.
• HAZMAT certification required.
• Completion of Americold Certified Maintenance Manager program within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations in the refrigerated warehouse.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules for associates.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and budgets.
• Ensure OSHA and municipal safety code compliance.
• Collaborate on capital expense plans and long-term improvements.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Mentoring employees

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

RETA courses (8)

HAZMAT certification

Americold CCM program (within 6 months)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ISO standards

Forklift certification

Job description

Americold is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations in our refrigerated facility. You will plan, coordinate, and prioritize work for maintenance associates, ensuring reliability of machines, tools, and utility systems while upholding safety standards.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, participate in annual budget planning, and support long-term facility improvements.