Maintenance & Reliability Manager

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC.

With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets.  If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.

Business/Function Overview:

Middleport is one of two formulation plants for FMC Agricultural Solutions in the US and play a key role in supporting the business growth. At a high level, this role has overall responsibility and accountability for plant maintenance activities on the site to ensure plant capabilities and efficiencies. As a member of the Middleport leadership team, this position is responsible to drive engagement in safety culture, develop strategic initiatives for improvements in Maintenance and develop the talent within the organization. This role will set direction for the Maintenance Reliability lead to coordinate the safe activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment commensurate with FMC and industry standards; partners with EHS department and all other functional areas in driving this.

Responsibilities:

EHS:

• Takes an active, leading role in partnering with EHS department in daily activities (Management By Walking Around (MBWA), plant tours, and problem solving/resolution) to ensure a safe operation; work cohesively as business partner with EHS to continually evolve safety culture by leveraging maintenance department capabilities/interaction.
• Participate in, and lead site housekeeping improvement efforts, including supporting 5S implementation throughout the site.

MAINTENANCE:

• Develop and implement strategic plan for Maintenance and Warehouse departments
• Provide guidance to Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct through plant maintenance group, all aspects of the plant maintenance function.
• Manage the Apprenticeship program for the site and working with the State Department of Labor for execution of the program.
• Identify and lead technical projects, new product plans, and process reliability improvements, ensuring appropriate tools, equipment and necessary technical expertise are available. Recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Develop preventive and preventative maintenance program in conjunction with engineering, maintenance staff, and EHS.
• Responsible for build-out and execution of corporate driven initiatives, stay up to date on relevant training to perform these activities, integrate them into daily operations at the Middleport site
• Plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve maintenance operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Oversee management of site storeroom and material inventory.

Required Education:

• B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in reliability management, preferred
   

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated project management skills, as well as the ability to analyze and improve processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervision/management experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Commitment to teamwork and team-based systems.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills and statistical analysis methodology.
• Working knowledge of SAP, including maintenance module, inventory, and procurement functions
• Excellent listening, coaching, and communication skills.
• Must have experience working in a union environment.

Compensation Range: $120k to $170k

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EEO Statement:

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FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.