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 & Reliability Technical Director based in West Jordan, Utah!

Job Summary:

The Maintenance & Reliability Technical 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. The incumbent will own the performance of all utilities, oversee storeroom management, and control overall maintenance costs to support operational goals.

Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

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 & 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.
• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of cost-saving projects (fixed, variable and marginal income).  

Storeroom & Inventory Management:

• Oversee storeroom operations, ensuring proper organization, inventory control, and availability of critical spare parts.
• Implement inventory management best practices to minimize stockouts, 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.
• Maintain a robust CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work order management and asset tracking.
• Direct planning and scheduling programs and their effectiveness through the use of established benchmarks and parameters.    

Productivity & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze maintenance workflows 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.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge and skill of self and team members.  

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:

• 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.
• Create, review, and evaluate the sites' overall organization/responsibilities and their effectiveness to correct deficiencies as identified.  
• Provide timely and effective communication of the status of technical projects/issues and team accomplishments. 

Physical Demands 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations. Occasional work at heights required. Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. PPE required; safety-first culture.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

Compensation & Benefits:
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.