Director Plant Reliability & Predictive Analytics

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Director of Asset Reliability and Predictive Analytics to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing asset performance and minimizing downtime. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement a comprehensive reliability program, utilizing predictive analytics to forecast asset health, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for safety and reliability. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in asset management.

Benefits

Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored training and development

Qualifications

• 12+ years in reliability with 5+ years in corporate leadership.
• Strong knowledge of reliability principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to improve asset performance goals.
• Develop and refine predictive maintenance programs.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Predictive Maintenance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Reliability Engineering or MBA

Tools

FMEA

RCFA

RCM

PMO

Job description

Job Description

Director Asset Reliability, Predictive Analytics – Decatur, Erlanger/Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Beach Grove- Indianapolis, Kansas City-Deerfield

ADM is seeking a Director Asset Reliability and Predictive Analytics to help drive improvements in asset performance related to unscheduled losses with an increased focus on planned, proactive and predictive maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is passionate about safety, a critical thinker, proven people leader, and effective communicator. He/she will also have experience in the end-to-end processes related to Reliability and Maintenance best practices within a large processing operation with multi-site responsibilities at the corporate level.

This position has multiple priorities across our sizeable asset footprint in different geographies and will collaborate with Regional Directors, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, other business leaders and peers across the company to create, implement and execute an enterprise-wide reliability program to drive a culture of improved asset performance. The successful individual will help develop the predictive asset health and analytics framework, guide the technology stack development for acquiring asset condition & health, and developing the optimal strategies to maintain while ensuring the most cost-efficient use of cash to meet sustainable asset performance goals. He/she will ensure that these strategies are implemented consistently in the CMMS and continuously improved.

The role will be responsible for building the right capabilities, supporting our engagement strategies with sites, and identifying the key roles needed at our focus sites for successful execution of our strategies and plans. The role is expected to “move the needle” and drive significant and sustainable improvements in equipment reliability while optimizing cost and managing risk.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a team of senior reliability professionals that support regional directors to accelerate and deliver on asset performance goals.
• Partner with regional directors and performance excellence teams in improving asset downtime and our production loss accounting & reporting systems.
• Develop reliability processes and practices in inline ADM asset management process elements to support the review and analysis of asset performance data and maintenance history to identify trends, predict failures, and direct improvement plans to close gaps.
• Collaborate with and guide maintenance and operations teams to develop and refine preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide technical support and expertise to the operations and maintenance teams on troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Develop and improve the root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies for core, common and critical equipment failures, identify corrective actions, and implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate Key Performance Indicators to track reliability performance across the multiple business units.
• Assess our install base of assets and develop statistical risk-based approaches to help inform our asset reinvestment plans and associated capital expenditures.
• Develop and support continuous improvement projects with the CAPEX team aimed at reducing downtime, improving equipment safety, and increasing the reliability of plant operations.
• Own the defect elimination process and help in upskilling site and regional reliability teams in its use and application.
• Ensure that the right asset health programs are in place and followed.
• Set up Design for Reliability (D4R) and early equipment management processes.
• Partner with peers in the Technical Excellence Centers, BU partners and site in developing and rolling out annual budgeting processes that are informed by asset condition, asset performance and business requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to all levels of the organization on the use and application of reliability best practices and related tools.
• Create and maintain a preventive and predictive maintenance program to minimize unplanned downtime, maximize equipment useful life and enhance overall plant efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Length of experience:

• 12+ years’ progressive experience in the reliability field with at least 5 years in a corporate leadership role, ideally with oversight over multiple processing plants.

Other:

• Area Technical Expert in reliability with focus on defect elimination and asset performance management processes and practices.
• Strong knowledge of reliability principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCFA, RCM, PMO).
• Demonstrated knowledge use and application of Life Data Analysis and other statistical tools to determine reliability improvement opportunities.
• Previous experience with deploying predictive technologies for asset health monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and train reliability professionals.
• Ability to articulate both technical and business challenges and their solutions, as it relates to asset reliability.
• Previous management experience in union or non-unionized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects and priorities, ability to pivot when priorities change.
• Effective communication skills, ability to produce and deliver presentations to senior management.
• Proven decision-making quality and drive for results. Must exhibit managerial courage.
• Problem-solving, communication and influencing skills- including the ability to lead change through others.
• Leadership skills to inspire, engage and motivate – including the ability to paint a vision and operationalize a strategy to achieve it.

Travel:

• Travel to operating facilities as needed (approximately 20%)

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Master’s degree in Reliability Engineering or MBA

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$167,400.00 - $279,100.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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