PLANT MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY MANAGER

AAK USA, INC

PLANT MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY MANAGER-Richmond, CA

Making Better Happen for 150 years

At AAK, our company purpose is Making Better Happen and we have been doing it for 150 years. We specialize in sustainably sourced plant-based oils that are used by major manufacturers in making products that we eat and use every day, products you love, like chocolate, veggie burgers, candles, cosmetics, lotions, organic products and more. We are seeking colleagues who want to be part of our ambition to make a better environment and be a better neighbor in our communities.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.

Build a better future as a Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager in Richmond, CA.

The Maintenance and Reliability Manager provides a single point accountability for all Maintenance, Reliability and Facility activities. Enables site Operations to perform with best in class efficiencies in total compliance of all safety, company and regulatory requirements.

Salary Range: $133,360-$166,700 annually

Your responsibilities include:

• · Build a successful Maintenance and Reliability function for the AAK Richmond site
• · Lead all site Maintenance, Facility
• · and Reliability activities
• · Tenaciously address all unplanned site downtime events in order to return site to “Safe, Reliable Operations” as soon as feasible. In addition, work actively to assess any failures, identify cause
• and deploy counter-measures to prevent recurrence.
• · Provide direct Supervision and develop all members of the Maintenance/Reliability function
• · Ensure equipment availability to meet defined production schedule.
• · Document all incident reports using AIRS ( AAK Incident Reporting System) as required (EHSS, Quality, Service, or other) - Utilize a factual based incident reporting format with an emphasis on establishing a clear Sequence of Events (SOE)
• · Create and establish controls to manage via AAK USA KPI’s for Maintenance/Facility activities to monitor and improve performance
• · Lead and develop predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• · Manage site spares, stores, & critical spare program.
• · Manage and be the “keeper” of the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System( CMMS)
• o Document all activities through this software; utilize tools to optimize effectiveness of department and interactions with internal customers (Production) and other functions (QA, etc.)
• · Site lead for utility system management - to include, but not limited to, Natural Gas/Cogen, Electrical, Water, Waste Water Systems, Cooling Systems, Industrial Gasses and Compressed Air.
• · Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, automation troubleshooting.
• · Actively identify gaps in site Maintenance/Reliability systems and systematically work to close them
• · Utilize Rapid Continuous Improvement (CI, or RCI) as a routine tool - Identify, prioritize and execute projects

Your experience includes:

• · BS Degree preferably in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or related required.
• · 10 years+ progressive experience in a Process Manufacturing environment with at least 5 years directly leading Maintenance/Facility.
• · Ability to build a successful Maintenance and Reliability function from scratch
• · Firm understanding of Plant/Production Maintenance and Facility Operations. Key competencies around mechanical, electrical, Automation and Process Control Systems (will be the site lead for all).
• · Knowledge of managing Maintenance/Reliability activities in a Process/Plant based environment.
• · Strong knowledge of Process based industries and their unit operations.
• · Experience with 24/7 Operations - willingness to adapt and/or have flexible established schedule
• · Demonstrated ability to utilize resources to accomplish objectives.
• · Working knowledge of industry regulations - local, state, Federal - Environmental, Safety (OSHA), Quality/Food Safety; BRC
• · Microsoft Skills - familiarity and ability to utilize common MS Office suite - Excel, Word, PPT
• · Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Your rewarding career and benefits include:

· Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career

● Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire

● Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500

● 401(k) Plan with 100% match

● Free Life and Disability insurance

● Employee Assistance Program

● Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans

● Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more

● Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities

● Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

We take responsibility, together with you, for health and safety and for creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. Our leadership is committed to unleash your potential. We believe that a diverse team brings new perspectives and ideas to the table and motivates us to Making Better Happen in everything we do together. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and foster a work environment that’s welcoming and accepting so that anyone who applies or joins AAK has equal access to opportunity.

AAK Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.

Visit us at www.aak.com