Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement of Asset Maintenance Strategies that include preventive maintenance and effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems
• Support development of new Value – Add Division led reliability initiatives for implementation across PPF Plants.
• Actively monitor asset performance and be accountable for results, reporting and updates including opportunity identification and related action plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of the Plant Maintenance and Reliability Leaders
• Provide leadership, training, and coaching to plant Reliability Engineers to implement initiatives at plants across PPF Division.
• Develop input for new ideas and concepts for establishing Maintenance Best Practices Division wide.
• Leverage the functionality and usage of the CMMS (Maximo) and develop input to enhance its ability to enable the work management process.
• Assume responsibility for personal compliance with all safety requirements and include safe practices in all implemented processes.
• Coordinate Improvement activities and lead assessment activities with regional and plant managers to meet the needs and priorities of the respective businesses.
• Observe maintenance practices at plants and leverage innovative and superior ideas and practices to other businesses and plant.
• Work with Maintenance Managers and Reliability Engineers to implement reliability initiatives within department budget.

Minimum Education

• BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in Engineering, Reliability or corporate Maintenance.
• 5+ years’ leading reliability initiatives with accountability over multiple facilities
• Maintenance and/or Reliability certification desired (CMRP, CRE, CPMM, CRL, CMM)
• Certifications in Predictive maintenance technologies (Vib, IR, UL, MCA/MCSA, Oil Analysis, NDT) desired
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma ideal

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ direct management experience in an engineering, maintenance, and/or reliability environment
• Thorough knowledge of the function and capabilities of CMMS systems. (IBM Maximo Preferred)
• Knowledge of world-class maintenance processes and best practices
• Proven team leadership and project management skills; ability to influence change.
• Effective performance management skills, such as employee skill development, establishing and measuring performance goals, designing and delivering training, and performance coaching.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience leading multi-site M&R improvement implementations
• Extensive working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, waste water and fire protection systems

Experience Preferred

• Experience in Food Industry preferred.
• Experience of ammonia refrigeration/PSM a plus, technical knowledge of refrigeration and dehumidification systems preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal codes and guidelines (mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and fire protection) preferred
• Knowledge of controls and automation systems preferred
• Knowledge of safety requirements and standards for food processing facilities preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• This position works in both an office environment and in a manufacturing environment. i.e., climbing ladders and stairs, working in hot and dusty environments for up to 10 hours
• Travel Requirements: Position requires frequent travel by car or airplane within the US and occasionally abroad.
• Physical Demands: Position requires ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: Position may require work during evenings, weekends and holidays