What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Engineering Manager position at Lesaffre Group?
Who we are
Envera LIC, LLC is part of the Lesaffre family who is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our entrepreneur spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.
Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion-euro turnover. We work with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
We believe in the incredible potential of microorganisms as the greatest means to better nourish and protect the planet. Fermentation is one of the most promising answers to the challenge of nourishing 9 billion people in a healthy way by 2050.
Envera is a legal entity of Lesaffre located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Envera manufactures bacteria solutions for Lesaffre BUs and different market segments such as wastewater treatment, bioremediation, cleaning solutions, and many other areas where bacteria can play a key role.
What we offer
- The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
- A great 401K plan, affordable benefits, and 10 paid holidays
- The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
What you bring to the table
Ability to provide comprehensive maintenance and engineering support to Envera's plant. Proficient in leading and managing the plant's capital projects, equipment facility repair projects, and providing guidance to production and maintenance teams in resolving equipment, utility, and facility-related issues. Demonstrates a strong collaborative partnership with industrial departments and external contractors. Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
A few responsibilities you will have as the Maintenance and Engineering Manager
- Coordinate and schedule, either directly or through team, all preventive maintenance activities with maintenance personnel and fermentation and blending departments.
- Analyze maintenance technician reports and CMMS data to prevent repetition of equipment or system failures.
- Aurthur Maintenance Department SOP’s, PM’s, Safety Programs, and other related documents and subsequently train team.
- Develop and track equipment and maintenance reliability KPIs.
- Function as Subject Matter Expert for overall equipment design, functionality, preventive maintenance requirements, and spare parts.
- Lead energy efficiency efforts for the facility.
- Oversee plant maintenance budget and track maintenance related expenses.
- Manage complex LOTO and MOC efforts to ensure zero injuries.
- Ensure P&IDs are reviewed and updated as needed.
- Ensure all maintenance and engineering are carried out in accordance with established safety protocols and cGMPs.
To succeed you must have
- Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 5 years’ experience in maintenance and engineering preferably, in a food grade environment a plus
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience with CMMS management
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factors.
- Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance concepts and modern maintenance job organization concepts is required
- Ability to read and develop technical drawings.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
- Ability to be CPR/First Aid certified required.
- Ability to be forklift certified required.
- Proficiency in CAD
Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility
Envera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.