US DC Maintenance Manager

Associate Maintenance Manager

As the Associate Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance and reliability for your assigned building or shift. You will take a hands‑on approach to leadership, effectively engaging, motivating, and coaching team members. Partnering with the M&RE senior leadership team, you will support and deliver the facilities maintenance roadmap and set the standard for operational efficiency.

• Oversee maintenance related processes including maintenance of automation and manufacturing equipment, electrical, refrigeration, building, grounds, and overall upkeep of a building.
• Motivate, engage, coach, and inspire a team of technicians, creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within.
• 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.
• Identify problems and brainstorm improvement ideas for the fulfillment center.

• Customer‑centric: passionate about delivering on commitments to customers.
• Bold: has passion and grit; not afraid to give feedback to the team and manager.
• Agile: rolls with the punches and doesn’t get overwhelmed easily; adapts quickly to change and delivers results in a fast‑paced, autonomous environment.
• Decisive: realizes when making a decision is as important as how fast that decision is made.
• Problem‑solver: understands that there is not a one‑size‑fits‑all approach; thinks outside the box and enjoys grinding away at issues to find a solution.

• 0 to 2+ years’ experience managing facilities maintenance/operations and reliability within the Food/Beverage/Perishables/Distribution industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor and working directly with all levels of staff.
• High level of integrity and ethics with excellent follow‑through.
• Aware 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 40°F.
• 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.

• Competitive salary, 401(k) 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 Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, 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.

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Illinois Pay Range: $95,900—$107,900 USD