Assistant Manager - Refrigerator Maintenance

* Drive the optimization of refrigeration systems, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime across all branches and locations. * Diagnose and resolve technical issues in refrigeration equipment, leveraging expertise in chillers, freezers, compressors, and HVAC systems to prevent product loss and maintain operational efficiency. * Develop and execute proactive maintenance strategies, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules, to extend equipment lifespan and prevent breakdowns. * Lead site inspections to identify potential faults, ensure temperature calibration, and maintain accurate service logs, technical records, and equipment histories. * Provide technical support and guidance to refrigeration technicians, conducting training sessions on troubleshooting, safety protocols, and best practices to enhance team performance. * Supervise and evaluate technician performance, providing constructive feedback and implementing improvement plans to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. * Foster partnerships with third-party service providers, negotiating contracts, procuring equipment, and managing spare parts inventory to ensure uninterrupted operations. * Architect and implement energy-efficient solutions, cost-saving measures, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory, food safety, and operational standards. * Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-effective solutions, while maintaining comprehensive documentation for audits, compliance, and operational efficiency. * Analyze system performance, prepare regular reports, and provide actionable insights to inform maintenance activities, downtime analysis, and preventive measures. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth store operations, providing timely repair and maintenance support to minimize operational downtime and maximize equipment performance.