The Plant Reliability Manager is the direct manager of Reliability Controllers, and coordinates their activities. He/She is the Subject Matter Expert for Maintenance Connection and reliability initiatives. PRM will drive CMMS administration through the Controllers, and help champion PdM and OpEx improvement initiatives at the plant level. PRM will ensure reliability initiatives are involved in all CapEx projects
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Manage/Lead Regional Reliability Controllers.
- Support Regional reliability coordinators with plant reliability compliance and ensure proper reporting.
- Key performance indicators
- Six Sigma, 5S, and RCA initiatives.
- Support plant efficiency assessments
- Liaison between Reliability engineers and coordinators for implementing high level Reliability methodology.
- Predictive Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
- World Class initiatives
- Work with reliability engineers to ensure other engineering disciplines (design, procurement, execution, and automation) put in place and adhere to Reliability concerns during project evolution.
- Ensure effective communication between plant and corporate entities regarding reliability initiatives.
- Manage coordinator efforts to put 3rd party reliability initiatives in place:
- Machine Condition Monitoring
- PdM programs; oil analysis, infrared scans, and vessel inspections.
- Vendor provided preventative maintenance, such as HVAC, air/ammonia compressors, boilers, sprinkler systems, and switchgear mains.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong maintenance and rendering background is required.
- Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance environment with emphasis on reliability
- Minimum 2 years maintenance planning or management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with reliability and lean initiatives
- Strong organizational and communication skills and problem solving.
- Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates time management skills.
- Able to speak, read, and write English.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to fax, copy and scan documents.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%
Working Environment
- N/A - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
- N/A - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
- N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
- N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
- N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
- N/A - Travels to offsite locations
Physical Demands
- Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
- Constantly - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
- Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
- Constantly - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
- Occasionally - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
- Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)
Weight and Force Demands
- N/A - Up to 10 pounds
- Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds
- N/A - Up to 50 pounds
- N/A - Up to 100 pounds
- N/A - More than 100 pounds
Skills Required
- Strong maintenance and rendering background
- At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance environment with emphasis on reliability
- At least 2 years of maintenance planning or management experience
- Experience with reliability and lean initiatives
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to fax, copy, and scan documents
What We Do
In a transitioning world, many things change. Global population growth, climate change, increased life expectancy and wealth have put pressure on our natural resources providing us with food, feed, fuel and general well-being. Now, more than ever we need to find viable ways to provide for our changing needs and those of future generations. That’s where we come in. With over 200 processing plants on five continents and sales and distribution offices throughout the world, Darling Ingredients serves the agri-food industry and reduce food waste by collecting and repurposing animal-based co-products and other natural materials that would otherwise be discarded. We convert these into unique and valuable ingredients that fit market demands. This way we connect global supply and demand and contribute to a circular economy.









