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In this impactful role, you will drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability, and help optimize overall plant operations. Just as importantly, you'll lead and mentor a talented team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.\nWe're looking for a dedicated professional who is excited to lead, inspire others, and make a lasting impact. If you're energized by solving challenges, improving processes, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you!\nJoin the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!\nWe are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.\n\nWe create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.\n\nWe supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.\n\nWe employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.\nAs a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:\nCompetitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.\nHealth and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.\nCareer Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.\nContinued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.\n Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.\nResponsibilities\nResponsible for overseeing the maintenance activities of multiple maintenance teams and locations. \nStrategic planning of plant/campus maintenance activities. \nForecasting future maintenance needs. \nWorking closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance, guidelines, and continuous improvements. \nDevelop and recommend maintenance budgets. \nManage and develop SOPs and preventive maintenance programs. \nTrain and develop the maintenance team. \nResponsible for completion of complex maintenance activities including welding, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, and related work. \nAvailable to be on-call and provide phone assistance for troubleshooting breakdowns and correcting problems. \nAssist in project development and equipment selection. \nProvide input with the Engineering team on process improvements and installation of equipment. \nOversee CMMS system and repairs to maintain uptime. \nConduct KPI analysis and root cause analysis. \nProvide advanced technical training to maintenance technicians as needed. \nCoordinate external resources as needed. \nReport and track maintenance functions. \nTrack and manage maintenance inventory. \nTack and manage critical spare parts. \nAccomplish preventive maintenance and repairs within established timelines. \nCoordinate with all other functions to ensure proper maintenance of equipment. \nBe proficient with CAD drawings \nParticipate in or lead plant/campus-wide safety and emergency response. \nQualifications\nEducationBachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of related technical leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.\n\nAssociate degree with at least 7 years of management experience.\n\nProficient with CMMS and computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite.\n\nSuccessful experience with PLCs and BAS controls.\n\nDetail oriented, with the ability to delegate and prioritize.\n\nExperience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, and boiler systems.\n\nExperience with material handling.\n\nTechnical expert in all maintenance functions, including machine repair, piping, and machine rigging.\n\nMechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.\n\nAdminister Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space, Hot-Work Procedures, PPE, and other safety-related policies\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision-making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .\nA post-offer background check and drug screen is required. 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