Americold Logistics, LLC. · 7 hours ago
Manager II, Engineering & Maintenance
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAmericold Logistics, LLC. is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, committed to connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food safety and accessibility. The Engineering & Maintenance Manager 2 is responsible for managing daily maintenance activities across multiple warehouses, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and functional by directing installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems.
LogisticsRetail TechnologySupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Directs and assigns work; sets performance objectives and monitors the performance of all Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) associates
Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual maintenance budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions
Supports operations productivity by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment
Designs, implements, and modifies preventive maintenance programs by reviewing production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics, inspecting operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards
Ensures compliance with all OSHA regulations and PSM requirements
Ensures compliance with mechanical, electrical and all other municipal and state codes
Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment
Ensures equipment reliability by maintaining & analyzing 'Maintenance One Pager Reports' and initiating action plans to drive improvement
Ensures material handling equipment is clean, safe, fully operational and in good repair
Creates and executes a comprehensive energy plan, which includes: Energy consumption, defined rate goals, strategies, action plans, conservation plans and utilization effectiveness
Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies, which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local environment, health, safety and HR regulations/procedures along with ensuring that all tasks are carried out in a safe and healthful manner with no adverse impact upon the environment
Works with General Manager/s to develop annual budgets
Works with General Manager/s to ensure Departmental financial goals are met
Works with General Manager/s to Develop Capital Expense budgets and provide long term planning for facility and equipment improvements
Executes capital projects to completion. Including obtaining bids, creating and submitting capital requests, and managing contractors/vendors throughout the process
Develops strong technical teams through the development and execution of Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) for all Engineering & Maintenance associates
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Experience working 5-7+ years in maintenance with at least 3+ years' directly managing or supervising the work of others
Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance principles and best practices
Ability to manage employees and contractors
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals at different levels of the organization
Ability to reason, negotiate, instruct, persuade, or speak with others
Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff
Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development
Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth
Must have strong relationship skills, be able to provide and model leadership behaviors including the ability to defuse conflict
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and fully grasp the priority of each task
Ability to interpret HR regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
Ability to solve complex problems and situations
Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines
Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge and basic electrical concepts
Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams
Ability to supervise and inspect work performed by all levels of maintenance associates
Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including being on call as needed
Ability to work overtime
Frequently works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings
Must be willing to travel up to 5-10% for development, training and other requests as needed
Knowledge of ISO (International Standards Organization)
Preferred
Associates Degree or Higher relevant to facility maintenance
CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or similar certification
Completion of all eight (8) RETA courses
RETA CARO or CIRO or equivalent
Knowledge of SAP or Oracle CMMS platforms
Material Handling Equipment (Forklift) knowledge and certification
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
STD/LTD coverage
401(k) with Company match
FSA
Life insurance
EAP
Paid time off
Company
Americold Logistics, LLC.
Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-08-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Harron
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
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