Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
As the Senior Supervisor Maintenance & Reliability, you will play a key role in driving asset performance, reliability, and operational excellence across our site. You will lead a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment where Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Continuous Improvement (CI) are embedded in our daily operations. This role goes beyond execution — you will shape and implement strategies that ensure long-term asset health, optimize utilities and facilities performance, and contribute to CAPEX planning and delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the execution and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Act as a key stakeholder in CAPEX projects, ensuring maintainability and reliability are embedded from design to commissioning.
- Oversee utilities and facilities management, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and availability of critical infrastructure.
- Drive reliability engineering initiatives using tools such as FMEA, RCA, and Weibull analysis to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Champion TPM and RCM methodologies to enhance asset lifecycle performance and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and EHS to align maintenance strategies with business goals.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of technicians and specialists across multiple disciplines.
- Ensure all activities are executed in line with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to asset reliability, maintenance efficiency, and cost control.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a maintenance or reliability leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing or process industry
- Other minimum qualifications may apply
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience with TPM, RCM, and CI methodologies.
- Strong understanding of utilities systems (e.g., steam, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment).
- Experience managing or supporting CAPEX projects.
- Solid knowledge of CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance decision-making.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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