Senior Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Kemin; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kemin Industries is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and sanitation programs across our operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will guide teams, drive productivity, and mentor staff while fostering accountability and growth.

You will collaborate across Production, Engineering, Facilities, and EHS to optimize equipment performance, develop budgets, and implement preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficientwith CMMS andcomputer programs, including Microsoft Office.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities of multiple teams and locations.
• Strategic planning of plant/campus maintenance activities.
• Forecast future maintenance needs and budgets.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Develop and manage SOPs and preventive maintenance programs.
• Train and develop the maintenance team.
• Lead complex maintenance such as welding, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC work.
• Be on-call for troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Support project development and equipment selection.
• Provide input on process improvements and equipment installation.
• Oversee CMMS, KPI analysis, root cause analysis, and uptime tracking.
• Coordinate external resources and maintain inventory and spare parts.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment across functions.
• Proficient with CAD drawings and safety programs; lead safety/emergency response initiatives.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

PLC & BAS controls

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC & refrigeration

Pneumatic systems

Lockout-Tagout & safety procedures

PPE & hot-work procedures

Problem solving / troubleshooting

CAD drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kemin Industries is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and sanitation programs across our operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will guide teams, drive productivity, and mentor staff while fostering accountability and growth.

You will collaborate across Production, Engineering, Facilities, and EHS to optimize equipment performance, develop budgets, and implement preventive maintenance.