Maintenance Manager

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Manager has overall responsibility for the material condition of the facility and all assets. The focus of this position is to ensure all safety precautions and methodology are adhered to, maximize production time available on equipment, optimise upkeep costs and manage expenditures related to equipment, spare parts, and consumable items. The Maintenance Manager supports the plant production effort and must provide high quality repair and maintenance services that enable the plant to meet production goals. Activities include: operational effectiveness, continuous improvement techniques, proactive and precision maintenance, planning and scheduling, contractor management, vendor and spare parts management, implementation of best practices and programs, training and development.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and comply with the ADM safety policies and procedures
• Ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and comply with the ADM food safety policies and procedures while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene
• Sets goals and expectations for the maintenance team, managing the team and coaching employees to reach their fullest potential by providing feedback in a manner that is effective, consistent and fair.
• Manage and implement preventative maintenance and reliability activities
• Lead and support root-cause analysis processes within the maintenance team regarding failures and implementation of countermeasures
• Develop, review, and analyse maintenance/reliability metrics and performance.
• Drive effectiveness of spare parts inventory to ensure that needed parts are available.
• Responsible for people management and development including retention, recruiting and team engagement.
• Support all projects on site and drive to completion any relevant small engineering projects.

Skills
Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in asset management techniques
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications & asset management software
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach
• Strong communication skills and an excellent team player
• Strong coaching style with excellent people management skills
• H&S qualifications preferred

Education
Education & Experience:

• A recognized engineering qualification with time served electrical and mechanical knowledge or ideally degree level in field of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Production Manufacturing
• Demonstrable experience preferably in a food, feed or chemical production environment is preferable
• Demonstrable experience in the management or supervision of a maintenance department incorporating Safety & Health, Environmental, Quality, Production and Project management.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.

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