Maintenance Manager
POSITION DETAILS:
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Monday Friday
Location: South Bend, IN.
Travel: Very limited to none
WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 10+ years of experience and maintenance management in a refinery/chemical plant
Preferred Qualifications:
- High level of understanding of the technical features of mechanical and electrical systems
- Proficient in CMMS programs
Responsibilities:
Health and Safety Compliance:
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.
- Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment.
Planning and Scheduling Maintenance:
- Schedule regular maintenance and ensure timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the performance of overall planning and scheduling.
- Monitor and analyze KPI data to identify areas for improvement and ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned and executed.
Managing Maintenance Staff:
- Supervise and direct staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating their performance.
- Coordinate and assign tasks to ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and effectively.
- Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance team to enhance their skills and performance.
- Provide regular feedback and conduct performance evaluations to support professional growth.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities for maintenance staff to ensure clarity and accountability.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and reinforce expectations.
Spare Parts Management:
- Maintain the warehouse inventory of spare parts and equipment.
- Ensure that all machinery and equipment are following safety and operational standards.
- Manage the equipment tree in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on all assets.
Budgeting and Cost Control:
- Prepare and manage the maintenance budget.
- Monitor and control maintenance costs to stay within budget.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Prepare reports on maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and other key metrics.
Coordination with Other Departments:
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Communicate effectively with other managers and stakeholders to align maintenance activities with overall business goals.
Vendor and Contractor Management:
- Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors.
- Oversee the procurement of maintenance services and negotiate contracts.
Emergency Response:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for equipment failures and other maintenance-related emergencies.
- Ensure rapid response to minimize the impact of unexpected breakdowns.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Keep up to date with changes in laws and regulations that affect maintenance operations.
Manufacturing Excellence:
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track maintenance performance.
- Foster a culture of manufacturing excellence by encouraging innovation, teamwork, and accountability among the maintenance team.
- Utilize data analysis and predictive maintenance techniques to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
- Engage in cross-functional teams to support overall manufacturing excellence initiatives and strategic goals.
- Regularly review and analyze OEE data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for optimizing equipment efficiency and reliability.
Long-Term Equipment Strategies:
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure machinery and equipment run smoothly
- Work closely with the engineering department to develop long-term strategies for equipment maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
- Continuously collaborate with the operations team to ensure alignment on performance goals and address any equipment-related issues.
- Implement predictive maintenance techniques and technologies to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
- Manage the equipment tree in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on all assets.
- Ensure the CMMS reflects the status and hierarchy of equipment to support effective maintenance planning and execution.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
We offer competitive wages <IF HOURLY> with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, youll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
- Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of paid vacation time
- 5 sick/personal days
- Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
- Career advancement and bonus opportunities
- Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
ABOUT US:
<NEVADA>The VERBIO Nevada Biorefinery, located in Nevada, Iowa (USA), is the first industrial-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by VERBIO North America Holdings Corporation.
RNG production from corn stover began in December 2021 with the completion of Phase I, at a capacity of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) per year. Upon completion of Phase II in the 4th quarter of 2022, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million (EGE) of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to VERBIO, incorporates advanced operational technology currently practiced at the companys facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, a soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.
<CANADA> VERBIO Diesel Canada is the 45 million gallon per year biodiesel facility located in Welland, Ontario (Canada). The plant is a wholly owned subsidiary of VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG and has been operating since August 2019. The plant is currently designed to run on canola and soybean oil and produces crude glycerin and biodiesel transportation fuel as outputs. We are currently developing plans to eventually double the nameplate capacity of the plant, accept different types of feedstocks, and implement several of VERBIOs proprietary technologies, including crude oil refining and crude glycerin distillation.
<SOUTH BEND> South Bend Ethanol, LLC, is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbids second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbids advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.
<GENERAL> VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO AG), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA, and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers, and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.
In January 2018, VERBIO AG formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.
Our Vision
Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the worlds future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.
It is VERBIOs goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the worlds leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursuing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.
Our Mission
VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.
With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. With a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.
Our Approach
- Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
- Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
- Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
- Empower employees to develop & execute big ideas.
- Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
- Never stop technological improvement.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at https://www.verbio.us/careers. A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional and professional references may be requested later on in the hiring process.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.
<OP>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.
Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency.
<OP>Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in is application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).
<OP> Verbio North America is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.