Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Maintenance and Reliability Superintendent develops and implements process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost, lead time and inventory reduction and quality improvement. We seek a seasoned professional with the ability to foster a culture that builds, operates and maintains plants that are safe and reliable. In this role you will assist in project planning, application of best practices, training and support and people management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify training opportunities/needs and facilitates training sessions for maintenance personnel with a focus on skills development, safety practices and work standards.


• Support operations by analyzing and formulating conclusions in regard to failures, downtime and lost production and identify opportunities to improve operator reliability and resolve acceptable risk tolerance for equipment.


• Coordinate the execution of complex repair procedures.


• Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies for operations of assigned areas, (electrical, mechanical, systems, operations) which includes technical optimization of processes.


• Monitor and review ongoing maintenance activities to ensure asset reliability and adherence to guidelines, codes, requirements and overall production quality.


• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience


• Experience with audit compliance, root/cause analysis process


• Minimum of four years of related work experience


• Experience with CMMS 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of supervisory experience


• Ability to develop and manage good working relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, inspectors and customers


• Ability to make independent decisions


• Ability to challenge and engage a team


• Experience with predictive maintenance (ultrasound, infrared, lube/oil analysis, etc)


• Project management experience


• Experience with SAP