What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Reliability Manager position at FMC Corporation?
At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline, to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the industry’s most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
External Overview
FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control.
FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and used from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive, and fulfilling career with FMC.
With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility, and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.
Business/Function Overview
Middleport is one of two formulation plants for FMC Agricultural Solutions in the US and plays a key role in supporting the business growth. At a high level, this role has overall responsibility and accountability for plant maintenance and reliability to ensure capability and efficiency of plant equipment. This position is part of the Middleport leadership team, and is responsible to drive engagement in safety culture, develop strategic initiatives for improvements in maintenance and reliability of the site, drive capital improvements and develop talent within the organization. This role will set direction for the Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate the safe activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems.
Responsibilities
At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the industry’s most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
External Overview
FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control.
FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and used from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive, and fulfilling career with FMC.
With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility, and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.
Business/Function Overview
Middleport is one of two formulation plants for FMC Agricultural Solutions in the US and plays a key role in supporting the business growth. At a high level, this role has overall responsibility and accountability for plant maintenance and reliability to ensure capability and efficiency of plant equipment. This position is part of the Middleport leadership team, and is responsible to drive engagement in safety culture, develop strategic initiatives for improvements in maintenance and reliability of the site, drive capital improvements and develop talent within the organization. This role will set direction for the Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate the safe activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plan for the Maintenance department.
- Provide guidance to Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct through plant maintenance group, all aspects of the plant maintenance function.
- Manage the Apprenticeship program for the site and working with the State Department of Labor for execution of the program.
- Understand and support the FMC Mechanical Integrity Program
- Identify and lead technical projects, new product plans, and process reliability improvements, ensuring appropriate tools, equipment and necessary technical expertise are available. Recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- Manage site capital budget. Lead and execute capital projects.
- Develop and improve preventative maintenance program in conjunction with engineering, maintenance staff, and EHS.
- Develop and maintain critical equipment lists and develop contingency plans as needed
- Responsible for build-out and execution of corporate driven initiatives, stay up to date on relevant training to perform these activities, integrate them into daily operations at the Middleport site
- Plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve maintenance operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- Oversee management of site storeroom and material inventory.
- Takes an active, leading role in partnering with EHS department in daily activities (Management By Walking Around (MBWA), plant tours, and problem solving/resolution) to ensure a safe operation; work cohesively as business partner with EHS to continually evolve safety culture by leveraging maintenance department capabilities/interaction.
- Participate in, and lead site housekeeping improvement efforts, including supporting 5S implementation throughout the site.
- Interface with outside vendors to improve process / equipment reliability.
- Support ISO9001 and Responsible Care Management System, including audits.
- Support FMC Corporate Standards and Best Practices
- B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Certified Reliability Engineer a plus
- Minimum of 5-7 years of supervision/management experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
- Demonstrated project management skills, as well as the ability to analyze and improve processes.
- Working knowledge of SAP, including maintenance module, inventory, and procurement functions
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge.
- Strong mathematical skills and statistical analysis methodology.
- Commitment to teamwork and team-based systems.
- Excellent listening, coaching, and communication skills.
- Experience working in a union environment preferred.
At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department.
Salary : $103,500 - $172,500
