Maintenance Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

This position provides leadership and direction to the maintenance team of an export grain elevator. Primary function is to ensure the optimum performance of the maintenance team, and that all maintenance processes are performed safely and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Develops cascading departmental goals in support of the site goals, along with individual goals for direct reports. Leads the maintenance staff and sets clear expectations, with reinforcement, for the department supervisors and superintendents.
• Mentor, coach, and empower team to improve. Encourage contribution from all team members. Lead change and improvement initiatives.
• Fosters open communication, transactional transparency, and operational discipline within the department and on its reliability processes.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement with the maintenance department and for daily maintenance activities. Works with the Plant Manager and the North America (NAM) Reliability team to eliminate barriers that prevents progress, innovation and improvement within the department.
• Provides monthly reports on the performance of the department.
• Understands reliability KPI’s, reliability leading and lagging indicators. Lead the plant reliability program via the implementation of reliability best practices, including KPI’s monitoring, PM and PdM, RCA, Bad Actor program, Planning and Scheduling, skills assessment and training.
• Maintains control of the overall Maintenance OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Responds to equipment issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary
• Maintains maintenance records per LDC policy.
• Oversees the CMMS – work orders, parts inventory, etc.
• Ensures proper departmental staffing levels and ensures that workers have received the appropriate training for the performance of their particular job duties.
• Frequently interfaces with the maintenance staff and outside contractors as needed
• Develops and maintains a strong network of vendors/contractors that can assist in all aspects of the maintenance of facility.
• Manages planning and execution of complete or partial plant shutdowns effectively.
• Leads the safety effort within the maintenance department, and ensures that the maintenance team follows the established LDC safety processes pertaining to maintenance and repairs.

 

Additional Responsibilities Functions

• Develops and implements an electronic preventative maintenance program to keep elevator equipment functioning at peak efficiency
• Oversees ordering/acquiring of the necessary parts and materials to support equipment repairs and the coordination of repair efforts with the Elevator Superintendent
• Develops mechanical specifications and details necessary to seek and award the contracting of maintenance work to third parties; Supervises third party contractors performing maintenance repairs within the facility
• Responds to human resources – related

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Required qualification:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Preferred qualification:

• TWIC credential
• CMRP

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• 5 years of PROVEN supervisory/management experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Must have a strong record of successfully implementing effective preventative maintenance practices and procedures
• Direct experience with a union labor force

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of maintaining operating equipment/industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance programs, repair techniques and equipment replacement options (specific knowledge of grain elevator facilities and equipment preferred).
• Familiarity with PM and PdM best practices
• Utilization of KPI’s to monitor the performance of the reliability program
• Lead the effort around the elimination of repetitive failures by using data and RCA methodologies
• Ability to withstand extended periods of walking and standing; Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet.
• Manage confined space entry, hot work, and working at heights permits/programs.
• Understanding of lock out/tag out procedure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate skills of team building and conflict resolution
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 

Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements

• This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and potential inclement weather. 
• Ability to move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as is compliant with policies and procedures.

 

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, scanner
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Industrial machinery and grain elevator operating equipment
• Use of electrical tools and testing equipment

 

Working Conditions

• Time split between office environment, shop, and industrial plant. There may be extended periods of sitting/standing at a computer screen, or walking.
• Indoor, climate-controlled office setting with extended periods of sitting or walking.
• Interact closely with personnel in other departments, middle and senior management personnel as well as individuals in other Company locations. 
• Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.
• Continuous 24/7 plant operation; off-shift call-in requirements when needed.
• Portions of the day will be spent outside with routine visits to operational areas resulting in exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; exposure to high volume of noise. 

 

Employee Supervision

• This position supervises a team of approximately three to 10 maintenance personnel, plus other mechanical and electrical contractors as necessary for large projects. This position will also supervise Maintenance Supervisors/planners and/or Maintenance Engineers.
• Authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

 

Decision Making/Accountability

• Plans, develops and implements methods to improve operations, minimize operating costs to more effectively utilize labor and materials. Broad authority to make appropriate determinations within scope of maintenance functions, such as selecting/scheduling contractors, determining whether to replace or refurbish parts/equipment, schedules preventive maintenance as necessary. Authority to shut down plant machinery, systems and operations or take equipment out of service when unsafe conditions are recognized or when further operations will pose a risk. Helps establish and adjust repair and maintenance budget. Approves purchase orders/invoices for equipment and tools. Accountable for maintaining required certifications and complying with regulatory maintenance and safety standards. Consistent implementation of the union contract as it relates to working with the maintenance crews and keeping the facility operational.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- 401k with Company Match

- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us