Maintenance Manager

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we alwaysmake it real. Position Summary ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – this is a fully onsite position where employees are expected to work their specific work schedule onsite. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the management of the maintenance for the Deming, NM facility. The functional responsibilities include creating safe work practices, Engineering projects execution, Controls Systems, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) standards, and also communicating with other departments to assure proper support. This position will directly manage and oversee the work of the Maintenance Supervisor, Controls Team, Maintenance Planner and the Maintenance Technicians. The Maintenance Manager will have daily interaction with all departments throughout the organization. In addition, this position has the responsibilities for leading the operations of the equipment PM program, maintaining schedules, quality of work, planning task assignments, training, employee selection and development, including progressive discipline. The position will create detailed execution plans for maintenance and implement the plans within the maintenance budgets. What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities Drive maintenance and engineering strategy and methodology execution, including planned maintenance. Oversee maintenance execution for all of the Deming Plant. Plan and direct the maintenance function to attain optimum utilization of machinery, materials, and labor, and to achieve optimum capacity, yields and overall cost. Schedule and plan predictive, preventative and breakdown maintenance jobs through various check lists and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Oversee and direct Maintenance employees. Responsibility to motivate, provide feedback, set schedules, plan trainings, and develop the overall team. Responsible for working closely with the CMMS Administrator and Supervisors to establish daily task distribution to all Mechanics via the CMMS portion of SAP. Direct all equipment maintenance troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls, and other maintenance activities to meet in-season requirements. Assist with Kaizen events, One Point Lesson (OPL) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development on a regular basis to improve the line/plant efficiency and skill of the Mechanics and permanent and casual Operators. Study current machines, utility designs, and layout to find opportunities for process and maintenance improvements. Work with the Operations team to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives through various improvement projects. Review quotes from contractors and prepare cost estimates for plant overhaul and upgrades. Participate in internal and external customer/contractor meetings to resolve maintenance issues.Control maintenance costs by monitoring expenditures. Implement the CMMS module in SAP. Maintain product and company reputation by supporting compliance with Regulatory/Statutory requirements. Conduct tests/trials of installed machinery to support and improve production performance. Implement policies, procedures, and systems for maintenance management as defined by Manufacturing and Technical Services (MATS). Responsibility for managing and controlling the parts room activities, including spare parts inventory. Establish maintenance Performance Indicators (PIs) and Process Performance Indicators (PPIs) in support of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), benchmark against best in class to validate performance and develop improvements in maintenance practices. Develop and deliver operations and technical training of maintenance of critical machines and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements High School diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering/production is preferred. Five (5) years of related maintenance and/or engineering experience in food, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing area is required. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. Ability and willingness to travel to other facilities on a limited basis to support the business and engineering/maintenance function. Candidate should be cost-conscious and able to critically analyze new and existing designs to generate cost reductions. Effective leadership and facilitator abilities within a team is required. Should have the ability to influence and manage other internal customers and external suppliers/contractors to ensure success of maintenance department is required. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical disciplines, production personnel and executives, both internal and external is required. Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel is required, MaintainX or another CMMS program and plus Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English is required. Required to climb stairs and ladders; required to conduct work at heights. Must be able to develop innovative and practical design solutions to technical problems. Note:Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ofiprovides employees with a comprehensiveandcompetitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits! The pay for this roleranges from$115K – $138K annually andis based on position responsibilities and geographic location.Actual pay within this range may be determined based onthecandidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors. Performance-based Bonuses:Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact,for eligible roles. ComprehensiveandAffordable Benefits:Coverage for you(and youreligible dependents)with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future. A Culture of Well-being:Paid Volunteer time off, access toevents, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family. Family Support:Paid parental leave,Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees. Additional Perks That Make a Difference Vacation time from Day 1– Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure. Paid Sick Leave–Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave onofi. Company Paid Holidays–ofivalues work-life balance and the importance of celebratinglife’s special moments. 401K Match on Day 1– Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program. Career GrowthandLearning– Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities. ofiprovides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability,veteran status,or sexual orientation.All employment will be decidedon the basis ofqualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:[email protected] Atofi,we celebrate our diversity. Olam AmericasLLCis proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)