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At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Maintenance and Reliability Technical Director based in our yogurt manufacturing plant in West Jordan, Utah.

The Maintenance & Reliability Director is responsible for leading the maintenance and reliability strategy for all facilities, utilities, and storeroom operations. This role ensures optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability of critical infrastructure while driving cost-effective maintenance practices and productivity improvements. In this role, you will own the performance of all utilities, oversee storeroom management, and control overall maintenance costs to support operational goals.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability Strategy:

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for facilities and utility systems.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Demonstrate IWS Leadership and lead site PM Pillar
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Facilities, Utilities and Cost Management:

• Own the performance, efficiency, and reliability of all utilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, steam, water, and backup power systems.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and improve sustainability in utility operations.
• Monitor and control overall maintenance costs, ensuring budget compliance while maximizing efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by improving asset reliability, optimizing labor productivity, and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to develop annual maintenance budgets and track expenditures.

Storeroom & Inventory Management:

• Oversee storeroom operations, ensuring proper organization, inventory control, and availability of critical spare parts.
• Implement inventory management best practices to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and control carrying costs.
• Work with procurement to optimize vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of maintenance supplies.
• Utilize CMMS to track spare parts usage, automate reordering, and improve overall inventory accuracy.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Develop and manage a proactive maintenance program to reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset life cycle performance.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis.
• Maintain a robust CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work order management and asset tracking.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze maintenance work-flows and technician productivity to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by standardizing maintenance procedures and training employees on best practices.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements related to facilities, utilities, and maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other industry standards where applicable.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring proper training and procedures are in place for maintenance personnel.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, storeroom personnel, and reliability engineers.
• Develop training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge of team members.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with operational and business goals.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.