Maintenance & Reliability Leader - Plant Operations

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its facility in Maquoketa, Iowa. This role is crucial for leading maintenance and reliability initiatives, ensuring optimal performance of production machinery through effective management of JD Edwards (JDE) systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, along with over 3 years of maintenance management experience. Responsibilities include planning maintenance activities, overseeing inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance management experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems (JDE) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maximize JDE functionality to plan and track maintenance activities.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management in JDE.
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies using data analysis.
• Direct daily activities of maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Manage departmental budget within financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and food safety standards.
• Analyze downtime and implement corrective actions.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors.
• Supervise maintenance upgrades and repairs.
• Lead process improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its facility in Maquoketa, Iowa. This role is crucial for leading maintenance and reliability initiatives, ensuring optimal performance of production machinery through effective management of JD Edwards (JDE) systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, along with over 3 years of maintenance management experience. Responsibilities include planning maintenance activities, overseeing inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.