Maintenance Superintendent

• Provide technical expertise to analyze and resolve recurring issues limiting plant performance or affecting plant repair costs.
• Support plant-wide Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hardhat safety efforts.
• Improve Maintenance efficiencies and develop best practices.
• Perform job duties in a manner that follow PSM and quality guidelines including but not limited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing maintenance functions for a Manufacturing site and a highly complex facility.
• Develops a positive high energy accountable team to bring state of the art solutions to a growing business.
• Areas included are building utility systems, equipment maintenance and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ensures that maintenance department objectives are met including project, cost, quality, and safety factors.
• Daily management of maintenance department (PM & predictive maintenance program, Work Order system, equipment/system repairs, upgrades, daily planning/communication, safety performance).
• Maintain condition of facilities to protect assets and in compliance with corporate and division standards.
• Direct maintenance team and provide skilled, motivated personnel for effective repairs & capital/alteration projects.
• Lead the Maintenance Team to include Maintenance Supervisors and CBA represented Senior Mechanics, I&E Technicians and Storeroom Clerk.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering (ChE, ME, IE, or EE), or related field preferred with 12 years manufacturing experience (at least 4years of supervisory/leadership experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a Maintenance Superintendent in an industrial environment (a bachelor's degree in Mech, ChE, or EE Engineering or related field could possibly be substituted for years of relevant 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 on a regular basis 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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