Associate Director, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

HelloFresh is a mission-driven company disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

• Oversee MRE-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.
• Identify problems and brainstorm improvement strategies for the fulfillment centers.
• Drive cross-departmental engagement and collaboration on new projects and retrofits.

• 8+ years managing maintenance/operations and reliability within the Food/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry or equivalent experience.
• Multi-Site management.
• 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 and travel approximately 50% of the time.

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities.
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.