The plnat Maintenance and Reliability Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and asset management activities to ensure the distillation refinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably. Manage the maintenance budget to keep alignment with site KPI’s and evolve the SAP PM program. Manage the Capital Investment plant portfolio aligned with Sr. Plant Manager and with the global PMO.

Your key responsibility

Responsible for site asset care as it relates to ensuring high reliability at the lowest cost through the implementation of world class Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.

Provide daily leadership to maintenance technicians and site instrumentation technicians. Ensures implementation of weekly work plan into Maintenance schedule with required PM tasks and corrective measures, assign resources and ensure manpower is properly utilized.

Guarantee and foster compliance with QHSE policies for all maintenance personnel. Establish safety culture and tackle specific actions to ensure health prevention during maintenance activities. Contribute to plant cleanliness.

Responsible for implementation of reliability tools including vibration, thermography, oil analysis, and failure root cause analysis. Implement and maintain asset lubrication program and laser alignment. Ensure equipment repairs are made in a timely manner as well as keeping good housekeeping procedures and practices, and trouble-shooting assistance.

Investigate and implement predictive maintenance technologies to improve reliability. Provide input into the selection of new equipment and instrumentation to Process Engineering.

Manage outside contractors working as maintenance support during shutdowns. Manage MRO supplies inventory. Development and implementation of capital projects for the site. Control OPEX and CAPEX budgets for Maintenance and Projects. Collaborate with other plants of the Ingredient’s network to report and share best practices through periodic reports of pre-defined KPIs.

We offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen

A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do

A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next

Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership

A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.

A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline preferred, but not required

Preference for experience working in a PSM environment.

Hands-on results oriented with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization.

Demonstrate the ability to operate and understand computer-controlled process equipment and programs that are used in process control.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Knowledge of production documentation system, production control

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary range: $132,000-$145,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.