Maintenance Manager, Integrated Powder

Reckitt Benckiser • Zeeland, MI

318d • $109,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Reckitt is looking for a Maintenance Manager to guide our large site's endeavours. In this pivotal role, you will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the seamless launch of groundbreaking products that impact lives. Your expertise will see you fostering the growth of our powerhouse brands through technical mastery and collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in Plant Maintenance leadership roles supporting manufacturing and/or utility operations.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams with effective coaching and inspirational leadership.
• Experience in leading maintenance teams, including reliability-centered programs.
• Successful experience in managing people in a dynamic environment and a proven track record of developing people.
• Experience within a highly regulated environment is required.
• Strong knowledge in asset optimization, life cycle management, and project management.
• Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements and equipment system qualification and validation.
• Significant experience in powder and liquid processing and packaging of food products, preferably within a highly regulated food or pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of engineering and maintenance concepts and industry technology, project management, reliability practices, financial management related to capital/expense spending, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), etc.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and mastery of utility sustainability, power supply, and demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a world-class Maintenance Program, covering predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance, planned and unplanned maintenance, replacement part optimization, training and development, equipment history, and cost minimization to enhance overall plant performance.
• Communicate a clear vision for a fully integrated Maintenance team aligned with company goals.
• Provide leadership in plant maintenance by identifying and introducing innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement by exploring industry trends, developing strategies, and implementing leading-edge technology and innovative solutions to develop core areas, new alternatives, and relevant strategies.
• Establish, align, and execute capital spending strategies to effectively identify and invest in company assets.
• Understand procurement policies and work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Develop staff and build a high-performing team through a performance management process that sets expectations, ensures ongoing coaching/mentoring, and assesses employee performance.
• Lead projects and teams supporting large-scale company initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in energy conservation, waste management, recycling, and the reduction of water usage.
• Implement and sustain TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies, including analytical, critical thinking, and structured root cause analysis techniques for problem-solving.
• Build technical competencies within the maintenance team, identify and select maintenance talent as needed to support developing technology, and provide opportunities for knowledge acquisition and skills transfer within the team.
• Effectively control the R&M (Repairs and Maintenance) budget for the operation, with the expectation of meeting monthly and annual budgets.
• Ensure all action items, including CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), change control, and Safety action items, are closed in a timely manner.
• Propose and monitor key performance indicators.
• Monitor plant/equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduce planned/unplanned downtime.
• Partner with Production and Quality Management daily to resolve technical and/or operational issues.
• Establish and manage yearly, monthly, and weekly maintenance plans to ensure essential maintenance is completed within a reasonable time.
• Manage relationships with third-party maintenance, suppliers, and equipment contractors.

Benefits

• Parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
• Life insurance for all employees globally
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays
• 401(K) plan
• Generous paid parental leave
• Adoption and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Product discounts
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees