Senior Maintenance Manager

HelloFresh; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and reliability for multiple buildings in Aurora, Illinois. The role involves team leadership, project management, and ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations in a dynamic environment. Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in the Food/Beverage industry and a strong commitment to operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Generous PTO including sabbatical

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discount on meal plans

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing maintenance in the Food/Beverage industry.
• Well-versed in OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Knowledgeable in GMP/LEAN processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Develop and deliver the maintenance roadmap.
• Manage outside vendors for repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Management

Project Management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager who will oversee the maintenance and reliability of numerous buildings across your assigned geographical region. You will take a hands-on approach to lead, effectively engage, motivate, and coach maintenance team members. This position will partner with the M&RE senior leadership team to define, develop and deliver the maintenance roadmap and set the standard for operational efficiency within your region.

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 numerous buildings
• Motivate, engage, coach, and inspire a team of managers and technicians, creating a
• positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within
• Provide project management and support as assigned for key strategic and building level projects
• 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 in a timely manner
• Identify problems and brainstorm improvement strategies for the fulfillment center

You are...

• Customer Centric : You are passionate about delivering on commitments to your customers
• Bold : you have vision, passion and grit; you're not afraid to take calculated risks and constantly challenge the status quo
• 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 enjoy deep diving issues to find a solution
• Programmatic : you're able to identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task efficiently
• Strategic : you see the bigger picture, as well as each moving part which allows you to recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging for others

At a minimum, you have...

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

You'll get...

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.