Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Job Summary

As the IFF Maintenance and Reliability Manager, you'll lead the in-house maintenance team to continually improve the short- and long-term maintenance systems in the manufacturing operation by

• Working with the site team to support the Process Safety Management systems, hard hat safety initiatives, and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 programs.
• Providing technical expertise to analyze and resolve recurring issues affecting plant operations.
• Defining and implementing appropriate preventive maintenance practices to ensure the operational availability of plant equipment.
• Working with maintenance resources to develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Establishing best practices within the maintenance department.
• Ensuring that the maintenance department's objectives for safety, cost, and quality are met.
• Collaborating with Operations, Planning, and other site team members to safely and efficiently manage the equipment and facilities at the site.
• Overseeing the daily management of the site's preventive and predictive maintenance programs and work order management system.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering (ChE, ME, IE, or EE), or related field is preferred with 12 years of manufacturing and leadership experience.
• An understanding of mechanical reliability and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of:
• Maintenance procedures.
• Electrical distribution systems.
• Safe work practices.
• Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Preventative/Predictive Maintenance.
• Facilities Maintenance.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Utilities, Boilers, High Speed Rotating Equipment, Pumps, Air, Refrigeration - preferred.
• Experience working in a PSM-regulated facility.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization, including technicians, engineers, contractors, and management.
• Able to plan, prioritize, and implement multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build both technical and soft skills in the work group.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP.
• Willing and able to climb, stand, and walk regularly while on the job.
• The ability to efficiently oversee and execute organizational and program policies.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and drive operational efficiencies.
• Team player with the ability to gain consensus through collaboration and open dialogue.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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