Manager II, Engineering & Maintenance

About the role

Join a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics that connects producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With over 120 years of history, 240+ facilities across four continents, and 14,000+ team members, Americold is dedicated to helping customers feed the world. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and invest in our people’s growth and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor the performance of all Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) associates.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual maintenance budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
• Support operations productivity by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment.
• Design, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs by reviewing production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, PSM requirements, mechanical, electrical, and other municipal and state codes.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment to protect employees and visitors.
• Ensure equipment reliability by maintaining and analyzing “Maintenance One Pager Reports” and initiating action plans to drive improvement.
• Ensure material handling equipment is clean, safe, fully operational, and in good repair.
• Create and execute a comprehensive energy plan, including energy consumption, defined rate goals, strategies, action plans, conservation plans, and utilization effectiveness.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environment, health, safety, and HR regulations/procedures.
• Work with General Manager(s) to develop annual budgets and ensure departmental financial goals are met.
• Develop Capital Expense budgets and provide long-term planning for facility and equipment improvements.
• Execute capital projects to completion, including obtaining bids, creating and submitting capital requests, and managing contractors/vendors.
• Develop strong technical teams through Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all Engineering & Maintenance associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Associate’s Degree or higher relevant to facility maintenance preferred.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or similar certification preferred.
• Completion of all eight (8) RETA courses preferred; RETA CARO or CIRO or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience 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 in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to reason, negotiate, instruct, and persuade.
• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to develop mentoring relationships and contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees.
• Ability to interpret HR regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer service orientation with a high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Fully competent in mechanical knowledge and basic electrical concepts.
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations and follow verbal/written instructions, sketches, and diagrams.
• Ability to supervise and inspect work performed by all levels of maintenance associates.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including being on call as needed, and ability to work overtime.
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10% for development, training, and other requests.
• Knowledge of ISO (International Standards Organization) and SAP or Oracle CMMS platforms preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Material Handling Equipment (Forklift) knowledge and certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods with frequent interruptions, including getting up and down from chairs, and reaching or bending.
• Manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require working in temperatures at or below freezing.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Requires the use of various electronic tools.
• Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions, including partnering with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
• Performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others, and responding appropriately to constructive feedback.

Benefits

Americold offers benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).