Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance in a refrigerated warehouse. You will plan staff schedules, lead preventive programs, and ensure OSHA/safety compliance while coordinating budgets and long-term improvements.

A minimum of 5 years in warehouse maintenance management, RETA completion, and HAZMAT certification are required. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse maintenance management experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of all eight RETA courses.
• HAZMAT certification.
• Successful completion of the Americold Certified Maintenance Manager program within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance activities in the refrigerated warehouse, including installation, repair, and upkeep of machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems.
• Plan and assign work schedules for maintenance staff, ensuring productivity and completion of maintenance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs by reviewing reports and inspecting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and all codes related to mechanical, electrical, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate repairs and assess future needs to maintain equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with management on annual budgets and capital expense plans for long-term improvements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing safety policies.
• Assist with other essential duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Budget planning

Team mentoring

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

HR & safety rules interpretation

Microsoft Office (Excel)

SAP knowledge

ISO standards knowledge

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

RET A eight courses

HAZMAT certification

Americold Certified Maintenance Manager program (within 6 months)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

What You'll Do

You will oversee daily maintenance operations within a refrigerated warehouse, ensuring all machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems are installed, maintained, and repaired to support safe and effective facility functionality. You will plan and coordinate activities of maintenance associates, prioritize work schedules, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and municipal codes. You will resolve maintenance issues, develop preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate on budget planning and long-term facility improvements.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate daily maintenance activities including installation, repair, and upkeep of machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems for the refrigerated warehouse.
• Plan and assign work schedules for maintenance associates, ensuring operational productivity and completion of maintenance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs by reviewing reports, inspecting equipment, and ensuring conformance with operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and all municipal and state codes related to mechanical, electrical, and safety requirements.
• Resolve maintenance problems and assess future repair needs, coordinating necessary repairs to maintain equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with management to prepare annual maintenance budgets, develop capital expense plans, and support long-term facility and equipment improvements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for employees and visitors by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience And Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse maintenance management experience required.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Completion of all eight RETA courses required.
• HAZMAT certification required.
• Successful completion of the Americold Certified Maintenance Manager program within 6 months of employment required.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to manage and mentor employees for professional development.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret human resources regulations and safety rules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards.
• Forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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