Maintenance Superintendent

Job Description

It’s exciting times at IFF. Join us as a Maintenance Superintendent in Jacksonville, FL!

The IFF Jacksonville, FL facility is part of the IFF Scent Business as a Fragrance Ingredients supplier to internal and external customers.
 
Responsibilities include:
 

• Provide technical expertise to analyze and resolve recurring issues limiting plant performance or affecting plant repair costs.
• Support plant-wide Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hardhat safety efforts.
• Improve Maintenance efficiencies and develop best practices.
• Perform job duties in a manner that follow PSM and quality guidelines including but not limited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing maintenance functions for a Manufacturing site and a highly complex facility.
• Develops a positive high energy accountable team to bring state of the art solutions to a growing business.
• Areas included are building utility systems, equipment maintenance and building and grounds maintenance. 
• Ensures that maintenance department objectives are met including project, cost, quality, and safety factors.
• Daily management of maintenance department (PM & predictive maintenance program, Work Order system, equipment/system repairs, upgrades, daily planning/communication, safety performance).
• Maintain condition of facilities to protect assets and in compliance with corporate and division standards.
• Direct maintenance team and provide skilled, motivated personnel for effective repairs & capital/alteration projects.    
• Lead the Maintenance Team to include Maintenance Supervisors and CBA represented Senior Mechanics, I&E Technicians and Storeroom Clerk.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering (ChE, ME, IE, or EE), or related field preferred with 12 years manufacturing experience  (at least 4years of supervisory/leadership experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a Maintenance Superintendent in an industrial environment (a bachelor’s degree in Mech, ChE, or EE Engineering or related field could possibly be substituted for years of relevant experience).
• An understanding of mechanical reliability and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of: 
•         Maintenance procedures.
•         Electrical distribution systems.
•         Safe work practices.
•         Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
•         Preventative/Predictive Maintenance.
•         Facilities Maintenance.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Utilities, Boilers, High Speed Rotating Equipment, Pumps, Air, Refrigeration – preferred.
• Experience working in a PSM regulated facility.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization including technicians, engineers, contractors, and management.  
• Able to plan prioritize and implement multiple concurrent projects. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build both technical and soft skills in the work group.  
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.  
• Experience with SAP.
• Willing and able to climb, stand, and walk on a regular basis while on the job.
• The ability to efficiently oversee and execute organizational and program policies.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and drive operational efficiencies. 
• Team player with the ability to gain consensus through collaboration and open dialogue.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.