Maintenance & Reliability Leader- Cincinnati, Ohio

OVERVIEW This posting is for Maintenance & Reliability Manager in one of our more complex North American manufacturing sites. The Maintenance and Reliability Manager is responsible for providing leadership for a 24/7 plant maintenance team as well as drive plant maintenance systems forward. The Maintenance and Reliability Manager is responsible for direct and indirect reports, potentially including but not limited to Maintenance Team Leader III’s, Maintenance Leads, Maintenance Team Leaders, Maintenance Planners and Storeroom Leaders. This position requires considerable interaction with plant floor personnel, leadership team, engineering, external support, and vendors. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Maintenance Leadership, Planners, Storeroom personnel, Engineers, Operators, and Mechanics. Develop and foster a communication network that promotes interaction between mechanics, operators, Team Leaders, and managers. Create a proactive work environment that involves mechanics in the planning, coordinating, and execution of work. Owns Planned Maintenance Pillar locally and provides leadership to ensure that Maintenance Leads, Team Leaders and Planners develop an Equipment Reliability Program that incorporates the 12 systems of Planned Maintenance. Develop expertise in the maintenance organization on all electrical/controls platforms. Responsible for Plant Maintenance budgets for all business platforms along with production facilities. Institute a zero breakdown methodology using Continuous Improvement tools and processes. Ensure Computerized Maintenance Management System is fully utilized. Implement and using predictive maintenance technology to increase reliability and increase planned maintenance activity. Ensure effective utilization of plant maintenance resources. Manage the integrity and maintenance of all plant assets, including production equipment, facilities and utility equipment. Establish maintenance prevention specifications to ensure the plant and equipment is reliable and easily maintained. Engage in strategy, direction, and execution discussions for maintenance/reliability and plant-wide initiatives. Coach and develop line team maintenance leads to enable breakthrough results and use of foundational systems MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 4-6 years manufacturing experience Bachelor’s Degree Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated understanding of technology, including complexities of products, equipment, and costs Demonstrated understanding of proper elements of Preventive/Predictive Maintenance program Development of best practice standards for all Maintenance functions and activities Understanding and experience interacting with multiple business functions, including Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance and especially Operations. Experience with World Class Maintenance, TPM, or similar systems PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience Practical Knowledge of Site Computerized Maintenance Management System COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.