Maintenance Manager

HelloFresh; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability efforts across multiple sites. This role requires a hands-on leader who can engage and motivate a team while ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations. You will manage a variety of equipment and collaborate with different departments to enhance operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering results, this position offers you the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing facilities maintenance in the Food/Beverage industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Motivate and coach a team of managers and technicians.
• Manage outside vendors for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Skills (Manufacturing Equipment)

HVAC Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints Interpretation

OSHA Compliance Knowledge

Mechanical Systems Exposure

Electrical Systems Exposure

Refrigeration Systems Exposure

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager who will oversee the maintenance and reliability for our growing sites and equipment. You will take a hands-on approach to leadership, effectively engaging, motivating, and coaching team members. The Maintenance Manager needs to be strong in project management, leadership, and technical skills related to manufacturing equipment, HVAC, and general maintenance.

You will...

• Oversee M&RE-related processes including maintenance of automation and manufacturing equipment, electrical, refrigeration, PIT equipment (forklifts), building, grounds, and overall upkeep of multiple buildings
• Motivate, engage, coach, and inspire a team of associate managers and technicians, creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within
• Provide project management support
• Manage outside vendors and facilitate planned and unplanned repairs
• Ensure that maintenance regulations are followed
• Maintain a current list of contractors to ensure that all emergency repairs are handled
• Collaborate with other departments within the distribution center to identify problems and brainstorm improvement ideas
• Promote food safety, quality, and a safety-first culture.
• Backfill Associate Maintenance Manager role when needed (call off, PTO requests).

You are…

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

At a minimum, you have...

• Minimum 5 years experience managing facilities maintenance/operations and reliability within theFood/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• High level of integrity and ethics with excellent follow-through
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, automation and 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 and change
• Effective communicator for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and/or nights

Illinois Pay Range

$106,275—$125,000 USD