Asset Manager

**ASSET MANAGER**

**This is NewCold**
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

About the Vacancy
To support our further Italian growth, we are looking to improve on our asset management and country maintenance and facility management strategy; not only regarding our existing assets but also for enhancing future projects. You will be positioned to form a reliable colleague for our Italian colleague and interfacing with the technical internationally operating Design & Engineering Team. As asset manager you are responsible for structuring the asset management process, creating a preventive maintenance plan and verify the execution and develop the maintenance policy which can be used for the new sites.
For our existing sites you will be responsible for setting up the process to manage and support the maintenance and the spare parts management and develop the guideline of the engineering team in collaboration with the Site Leaders.
For new projects you will be part of the project team and your input is needed to find the optimum technical solutions but also verify the commissioning and gain the knowledge from the suppliers to transfer to the local Italian employees and engineering team.
Based in one of the NC Italian site, but being an overhead role you will travel according the requirements in the facilities of the company when is needed, according the company requirements and the Country Manager indications.
You will be part of a multifunctional team and exposed to many parts of our global business.

What will you do?
Setting up the asset management process and organization
Liaising and manage the local engineers to make the process work
Monitor the maintenance process based on quality and Total Cost of Ownership
Support the local engineers in their contact with suppliers
Provide feedback for new developments
Manage maintenance and specialist contracts
Support the development process
Support the Site Manager for assist the operations productivity
Support the Country Manager in the growing strategy

We are looking for a knowledgeable and thorough colleague, someone who take initiative and who is resolute. In addition:
Relevant technical Bachelor or Master's Degree
Skill to speak in English
Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment
Willing to travel on a fairly regular base
Evidence of a strong background in Asset management
Additional PLC, MHE and Maintenance Management skills
Project Management basic knowledge and experience
At least 10 years of relevant (maintenance and/or asset management) experience
Accountability, reliability and open to marry a project for the next at least 5 years growing plan being part of the team that report directly to the Country CEO

**Are you up for the job?**

**Why would you want to work for NewCold?**
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

**_ Can we welcome you on board as our new ASSET MANAGER and help continue our successful growth?_