Vice President, MRE, Technical Services

Vice President,  MRE & Technical Services

 The Vice President of MRE & Technical Services will oversee Maintenance operations nationwide. Striving for utmost safety and operational excellence, you will manage a team of Senior level Maintenance leaders and help transform our HelloFresh Maintenance operations into best in class!

Role can be based in: Aurora CO, New York NY, Newark NJ, Phoenix AZ, Irving TX, Aurora IL

You will…

• Lead & support national maintenance and reliability operations, as well as assist with all major US capital projects to ensure effective asset management, energy conservation, environmental compliance, and overall facility maintenance.
• Oversee integration of acquisitions as it pertains to maintenance teams 
• Develop training programs for SOPs pertaining to employee safety, asset protection and operating processes
• Systematically define, design, develop, monitor and refine the preventive, predictive and reliability-centered maintenance processes in pursuit of optimization.
• Ensure the appropriate preventive and predictive processes are implemented with each new project as well as stocking of all critical spares
• Promote better equipment performance for higher efficiency yields.
• Reduce and improve maintenance work wherever feasible ensuring efficient and reliable facility operations, processes and equipment while protecting and prolonging the economic life of facility assets at optimal cost.
• Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions; manages monthly/yearly budgets to ensure cost controls; implements KPI’s to track internal measurements.
• Establish and maintain world class standards for food safety regarding storage and handling within the DCs.
• Establish/maintain a work order system to ensure all work orders and PMs are completed successfully and on a timely basis.
• Support the plans and activities associated with the effective management of distribution quality, performance, service, asset stewardship and cost for the facilities.
• Continuous Improvement – Cultivate a culture that focuses on continuous improvement through innovation, technology, and process control.
• Manages business relationships with external contractors.
• Business Partner Collaboration – Optimize distribution efficiency through execution with key vendors, customers, and internal business units.

You Have.....

• Leadership: Able to influence wide groups of individuals at various levels.
• Performance management: both programs and employees.
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Detailed Oriented and Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
• Time Management: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
• Technical Capacity: computer literacy to input information into the computer
• Learning Orientation: able to take direction and relay information to employees

 At a minimum you have…

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred in an Engineering discipline or international equivalent
• 12+ years’ experience in a maintenance management role
• Food Industry experience a plus but not required
• 5 + years in multi-location facilities and maintenance management
• A vision and know how to communicate it; you’re a strategic leader with great follow-through who gets excited to drive change and lead innovation projects.
• Proven track record in team development and leadership of teams with 50+ team members
• High level leadership experience in structured maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA
• Based out of one of our Distribution Centers this position requires heavy travel to all sites 

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k 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
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, 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 di