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Company Overview:

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery,pastryand gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g.CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and otherbakery /pastry ingredients.

The Company, headquartered in Italy, wasacquiredby Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strongtrack recordof growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in2022, and recently entered exclusive negotiations toacquirea leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.

This transformative deal would create a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe,USand Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).

Job Purpose:

This key position provides leadership and direction to the facility maintenance department. The successful candidate willbe responsible forfacility projects and repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. Responsible for controlling all causes of failure and ensuring full usefulequipment lifein coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.

Responsibilities

• Grow all maintenance department initiatives and programs according to the maintenance department Vision and Mission. Ensure that plant personnel understand theRoadmap, our method of forward progression, and their role in the process
• Quickly build and sustaina professionalcredibility with plant personnel and your maintenance team by recognizing and addressing priority items for resolution, communicating your analysis, and scheduled solutions for permanent repairs. Engage the maintenance team to structure duties and schedules for maximum effectiveness.
• Develop a plan and timeline toeliminateemergency repair work and maximize planned and project work.
• Effectively manage and maximize capability and efficiency of your direct reporting workforce
• Manage buildings andgroundsmaintenance to create andmaintainoptimalsafety and performancerequiredfor foodsafefacilities. Plan effective service to a recurring preventive calendar schedule.
• Audit and manage production equipment for required inspections and certifications.Determineoutside resourcesrequiredto ensure compliance in this area. Prioritize safety and engage personnel to maximize internal capability and communication.
• Build continuity between maintenance shifts with an effective plan for shift exchange meetings / safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads. Include any contractors scheduled to the plant to review required work and requirements for specific safety exposures.
• Manage technical contractors. This includes creating a contractor package detailing requirements, responsibilities and contract agreements, and installation specifications.

Requirements

• A four-year college or university program degree in relevant discipline (mechanical, electrical, chemical or food processing), industrial management or other technical disciplinerequired. Or actively seeking suchdegreewith relevant experience and proven accomplishment.
• Lean manufacturing experience and documented achievements.
• Excellent troubleshootingexpertisefor equipment, systems,proceduresand personnel. Proven achievements in root cause problem identification leading to permanent problem resolution.
• Ability todemonstratecritical thinking skills, history of major problem-solving events, and evidence of critical analysis and strategy development skills.Must be able to detail a background of leadership in implementation of sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations.
• Experience andevidenceof implementing and leading TPM and / or Lean initiatives (including root cause analysis, OEE, 5S, Center-lining, Kaizen, etc.). Ability to explain Lean principles and how they would apply to enhance maintenance performance.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

$100,000 - $130,000 a year