Kemin Industries is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance and sanitation programs, ensuring our operations run safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this impactful role, you will drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability, and help optimize overall plant operations. Just as importantly, you'll lead and mentor a talented team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.

We're looking for a dedicated professional who is excited to lead, inspire others, and make a lasting impact. If you're energized by solving challenges, improving processes, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you!

• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance activities of multiple maintenance teams and locations.
• Strategic planning of plant/campus maintenance activities.
• Forecasting future maintenance needs.
• Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance, guidelines, and continuous improvements.
• Develop and recommend maintenance budgets.
• Manage and develop SOPs and preventive maintenance programs.
• Train and develop the maintenance team.
• Responsible for completion of complex maintenance activities including welding, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, and related work.
• Available to be on-call and provide phone assistance for troubleshooting breakdowns and correcting problems.
• Assist in project development and equipment selection.
• Provide input with the Engineering team on process improvements and installation of equipment.
• Oversee CMMS system and repairs to maintain uptime.
• Conduct KPI analysis and root cause analysis.
• Provide advanced technical training to maintenance technicians as needed.
• Coordinate external resources as needed.
• Report and track maintenance functions.
• Track and manage maintenance inventory.
• Tack and manage critical spare parts. 
• Accomplish preventive maintenance and repairs within established timelines.
• Coordinate with all other functions to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Be proficient with CAD drawings
• Participate in or lead plant/campus-wide safety and emergency response. 

• Education

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of related technical leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 

  • Associate degree with at least 7 years of management experience.

• Proficient with CMMS and computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite.

• Successful experience with PLCs and BAS controls.

• Detail oriented, with the ability to delegate and prioritize.

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, and boiler systems.

• Experience with material handling.

• Technical expert in all maintenance functions, including machine repair, piping, and machine rigging.

• Mechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Administer Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space, Hot-Work Procedures, PPE, and other safety-related policies

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