Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

Americold • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Manager, Engineering & Maintenance oversees daily maintenance operations in a refrigerated warehouse to ensure machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems are installed, maintained, and repaired to support safe and effective facility operations. The role plans and coordinates maintenance associates’ work, prioritizes schedules, and ensures compliance with safety regulations and municipal and state codes.

The manager resolves maintenance issues, develops preventive maintenance programs, and works with management on annual maintenance budgets, capital expense plans, and long-term facility and equipment improvements. The role also helps maintain a safe and clean work environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse maintenance management experience.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Completion of all eight RETA courses.
• HAZMAT certification.
• Successfully complete the Americold Certified Maintenance Manager program within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage and mentor employees for professional development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret human resources regulations and safety rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of ISO standards.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily installation, repair, and upkeep of warehouse machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems.
• Plan and assign work schedules for maintenance associates to support productivity and completion of maintenance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs by reviewing reports, inspecting equipment, and ensuring conformance with operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and municipal and state codes related to mechanical, electrical, and safety requirements.
• Resolve maintenance problems, assess future repair needs, and coordinate repairs to maintain equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with management to prepare annual maintenance budgets, develop capital expense plans, and support long-term facility and equipment improvements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for employees and visitors by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED