Maintenance & Process Manager

Job Description:

Role: Maintenance & Process Manager
Location: Selko 1550 Research Way Indianapolis Indiana
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Position Type: Replacement

Why Join Us

Get ready to Own your career as a Maintenance & Process Manager at Trouw Nutrition a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed our purpose of Feeding the Future drives everything we do. Every day we help produce food sustainably for a growing global population while creating opportunities for our people to grow lead and make a meaningful impact.

In this role youll have the opportunity to lead a critical function within our Indianapolis manufacturing facility influencing operational performance equipment reliability safety and continuous improvement. Youll join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas matter your expertise is valued and your contributions drive real business results.

Own your direction. Own your development. Own your future.

What Youll Do

As the Maintenance & Process Manager you will lead all maintenance reliability and process improvement activities across the facility ensuring equipment systems and operations perform safely efficiently and reliably.

You will provide leadership to a team of maintenance professionals while partnering closely with Production Operations Engineering and EHS to maximize uptime improve plant performance and deliver operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of 1620 maintenance employees fostering a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing preventive predictive corrective and emergency maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Driving root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions for recurring equipment and process issues.
• Managing maintenance planning shutdowns contractors spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.
• Identifying and executing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity reliability quality and cost performance.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety environmental and regulatory requirements including LOTO confined space permitting and site-specific safety programs.
• Collaborating across functions to support capital projects process optimization and long-term site performance goals.

Who Were Looking For

Were seeking a hands-on leader who truly Owns It. You combine strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire coach and develop high-performing teams. You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and bring a proactive approach to maintenance reliability and operational excellence. You understand how maintenance production engineering and process improvement work together to drive business success. Whether troubleshooting a critical equipment issue leading a plant improvement initiative or developing team capability you take ownership and deliver results.

• Strong mechanical electrical automation and process knowledge within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading maintenance or operations teams in a continuous manufacturing setting.
• A track record of improving equipment reliability reducing downtime and increasing operational performance.
• Experience applying root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to solve complex challenges.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to creating a safe engaged and high-performing workplace culture.

Youll also need

• Technical education engineering degree trade certification or equivalent experience in maintenance manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of 1620 employees.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance reliability programs troubleshooting shutdown planning and asset management.
• Experience working with mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic utility and automated production systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets contractors spare parts inventory and capital or improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of safety and regulatory programs including LOTO confined space entry permits and environmental compliance.

Why Youll Succeed Here

Success in this role comes from balancing strong technical expertise with visible leadership. Youll have the opportunity to shape maintenance strategy develop talent drive operational improvements and make a lasting impact on the performance of our Indianapolis facility while contributing to our mission of Feeding the Future.

What youll receive

As part of Nutreco youll be a member of the SHV family a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and youll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. Youll also benefit from the backing of one of the worlds largest privately owned businesses known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition youll receive

• Competitive health benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA

• Disability and Life insurance

• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

• 80 hours Vacation and 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating holidays days

• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where youll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So if youre interested in joining us get ready to Own your progress your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen assess or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles atNutrecovaries depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set education and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products models and services Trouw Nutrition offers boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages contributing to our customers peace of mind. Trouw Nutritions nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers feed producers integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race color religious creed sex national origin citizenship status age physical or mental disability sexual orientation marital parental military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.