Maintenance & Reliability Leader / Superintendent

International Flavors and Fragrances; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in taste and scent is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Leader to enhance maintenance systems within their Jacksonville facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing experience and a strong background in engineering. This role involves leading a team, ensuring safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various departments to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 12 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in utilities, boilers, and high-speed rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house maintenance team to improve maintenance systems.
• Oversee daily management of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Lead the Maintenance Department

• As the IFF Jacksonville Maintenance and Reliability Leader, you'll lead the in-house maintenance team to continually improve the short- and long-term maintenance systems in the manufacturing operation by:

• Working with the site team to support the Process Safety Management systems, safety initiatives, and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 programs.
• Providing technical expertise to analyze and resolve recurring issues affecting plant operations.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering (ChE, ME, IE, or EE), or related field is preferred, with 12 years of manufacturing experience (at least 4 years of supervisory/leadership experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a Maintenance Superintendent in an industrial environment (a bachelor's degree in Mech, ChE, or EE Engineering or related field could be substituted for years of relevant experience).
• An understanding of mechanical reliability and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, electrical distribution systems, safe work practices, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, preventative/predictive maintenance, and facilities maintenance.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP.
• Experience in utilities, boilers, high-speed rotating equipment, pumps, air, refrigeration is preferred.
• Experience working in a PSM regulated facility.
• Effective communication with all organizational levels, including technicians, engineers, contractors, and management.
• Able to plan, prioritize, and implement multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop technical and soft skills within the work group.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to climb, stand, and walk regularly.
• Capability to oversee and execute organizational and program policies efficiently.
• Proven ability to build teams and drive operational efficiencies.
• Team player with collaborative skills and the ability to gain consensus.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in defining and implementing preventive maintenance practices to ensure operational availability.
• Experience working with maintenance resources to develop high-performing, customer-focused teams.
• Ability to establish best practices within the maintenance department.
• Ensuring maintenance objectives related to safety, cost, and quality are met.
• Collaborating with operations and planning teams to manage equipment and facilities safely and efficiently.
• Overseeing daily management of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and work order systems.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.