Associate Director, MRE  Job SnapshotFactor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Associate Director, MRE.  As the Associate Director – MRE, you will oversee the maintenance and reliability of numerous buildings across your assigned business vertical.  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 define, develop and deliver the maintenance roadmap and set the standard for operational efficiency within your business vertical.

You will…●      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

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

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 and travel approximately 50% of the time

You’ll get…●        Competitive salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation●        Paid parental leave (16 weeks)●        Generous PTO policy●        Day one benefit coverage for health/dental/vision ($0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans)●        75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh, as well as other product initiatives●        Snacks, coffee & catered meals   ●        Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups●        Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company