To provide your facility a single point accountability for all Maintenance, Reliability and Facility activities. Enable site Operations to perform with best in class efficiencies in total compliance of all safety, company and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not limited to)
Ensure an environment that is safe by reinforcing a “safety first” culture.
Lead all site Maintenance, Facility and Reliability activities
Utilize all resources (personnel & financial) to ensure Plant operates at maximum equipment utilization and efficiency
Tenaciously address all unplanned site downtime events in order to return site to “Safe, Reliable Operations” as soon as feasible. In addition, work actively to asses any failures, identify cause and deploy counter-measures to prevent recurrence.
Provide direct Supervision and develop all members of the Maintenance/Reliability function
Ensure equipment availability to meet defined production schedule.
Document all incident reports using AIRS ( AAK Incident Reporting System) as required (EHSS, Quality, Service, or other) - Utilize a factual based incident reporting format with an emphasis on establishing a clear Sequence of Events (SOE)
Create and establish controls to manage via AAK USA KPI’s for Maint/Facility activities to monitor and improve performance
Lead and develop predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Manage site spares, stores, & critical spare program.
Manage and be the “keeper” of the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System( CMMS)
document all activities through this software; utilize tools to optimize effectiveness of department and interactions with internal customers (Production) and other functions (QA, etc.)

Site lead for utility system management - to include, but not limited to, Natural Gas/Cogen, Electrical, Water, Waste Water Systems, Cooling Systems, Ammonia Refrigeration, Industrial Gasses and Compressed Air.
Solid understanding of mechanical,electrical,automation troubleshooting.
Respond and address all required commercial utility equipment - Office/Admin HVAC, Restrooms/Plumbing, bldg. Electrical, Lighting
Ability to manage and coach others for high performance and high engagement; motivates, inspires, and engages others to excel and work towards the vision.
Demonstrated skill in promoting innovation initiave and improvement in line with AAK goals.
Ability to quickly learn technical aspects.
Effective problem solving and decision making skills aligned with the Discuss, Decide, Champion behavioral capability
Actively identify gaps in site Maintenance/Reliability systems and systematically work to close them
Utilizes Rapid Continuous Improvement (CI, or RCI) as a routine tool - Identify, prioritize and execute projects
Site knowledge leader on Equipment & Parts specification. Establish site criteria and/or Part/Equipment standards and manage site compliance to these standards.
As required write and issue all Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions or other controlled Documents related to department activities
Create Task Breakdowns, JHA/JSA, establish Best in Class (BiC) Ways of Work (WoW) and embed in systematic process throughout all activities in Maintenance/Reliability routine execution.
Work with EHSS Site Lead to create world class procedures around Construction Management and High Hazard Work Permitting - embed in site work, for all people working at the facility.
Coordinate directly with Shift Lead(s) to schedule & execute Maintenance activities - be it planned or unplanned.
Participate as a key member on site HAACP team
Schedule and Manage all pre-determined Plant shut-downs; Work directly with Supply Chain Lead and Production Manager
Ensure appropriate coverage for all needs within the boundary of the current CBA. Work assertively within CBA to develop a plan for coverage in the case of need.
Manage Maintenance/Facility budget for each given period - Manage Department budget within the established constraint.
As assigned, complete, assign, facilitate or otherwise coordinate the execution of routine site action item lists - be it EHSS, Quality/GMP, Housekeeping or otherwise.
As requested, participate in the development of new site policy, procedure or programs
As needed, manage CapEx Improvement projects - in total or in part.
Be prepared to serve as site Construction Manager for projects - including but not limited to site introduction, review of site rules training for contractors, full site Construction Safety Observation liaison for high risk construction operations
Attend all meetings and actively participate for collaborative delivery of AAK Site Strategy and Business Objectives.
Prepare to support Operations by having capability to back-fill site Production Manager for absences.
In all duties - exercise independent thought and judgement to make decisions consistent with company culture and philosophy.

HOW I WILL DO MY JOB?
Operate with highest integrity
Report all events and incidents
Lead with Respect for fellow teammates
Act with highest Ethical standards and be an advocate for doing what’s right.
Leadership: Champion for the way AAK USA does business
Model all site rules - Demonstrate leadership by example (“Walk the Talk”)
Do not accept deviation from compliance
Be a “Teacher” to those you interact with
Facilitate Teamwork and Collaboration
Conscientiousness: Cognizant of the Operation at all times
Be consciously aware of status of all Plant Operations and Site status
Re-assess and Re-prioritize to meet a dynamic Production environment
Continuously balance competing demands
Continuous Improvement: Seek the underlying causes and corrections
Be a problem solver/troubleshooter. Respond and lead efforts to seek resolution to immediate challenges. Seek to understand problems to a systemic/root level.
Operate with Intellectual Curiosity
Install systematic solutions
Risk Management: Continuously manage risk on-site.
Always take a critical look at each activity and assess the risk to EHSS, Food Safety/Quality, Service and Cost - highlight opportunities and drive improvement to reduce risks.

Working Conditions

Position is a combination of office work and onsite facility working.
Some travel will be required but not more than 10% of schedule

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with management and co-workers at all levels of the organization.
Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, a telephone, scanners, copiers, computers and e-mail for communication is essential.
Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.
Heavy lifting is required intermittently.
Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force is occasionally required.
Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.
Good math and reasoning ability is essential.
Ability to understand and utilize engineering drawings as well as standard reasoning ability for trouble assessment.
Mobility to maneuver throughout the plant, stairs, tanks, catwalks and other motor skills are necessary for accessing areas under your responsibility.
Good visual and hearing are helpful in the observation of conditions as frequent walk through of the plant are vital in assessing the actual conditions as well as status of improvements.
Around the clock availability

Direct Reports

Site Maintenance and Reliability Team

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. In addition any or all aspects of AAK job descriptions are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Experience:

• Maintenance management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person