Maintenance Lead

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

• Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  • Ensures that crew members are aware of and in compliance with established safety practices.
  • Gathers parts needed and checking spare parts inventory by utilizing CMMS / EPAC system.
  • Documents work in CMMS (parts and labor).  Inspects work quality and updates the status of the Work Orders
  • Maximizes run time by ensuring that the machines and the computer control system for the plant remain in good working order by maintenance personnel & contractors so as to optimize plant efficiencies.
  • Maintains equipment information, repair files, and parts data for up-to-date accuracy.
  • Oversees that maintenance tasks & projects are done in a safe and timely manner.
  • Collects and processes predictive/reliability data from plant equipment to schedule repairs by maintaining good communication with production personnel and the Assistant Maintenance Superintendent.
  • Learns plant process and procedures for better understanding of how equipment is utilized. 
  • Provides needed training related to repairs & safety to members in their area.  Ensures areas of responsibility are maintained in an orderly and safe manner. 
  • Complies with all applicable company standards and government regulations. 
  • Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. 
  • Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation when assigned as soon as practical, but no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
  • Performs job analysis, safety/risk analysis and preventative maintenance analysis. 
  • Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with Assistant Maintenance Superintendents and maintenance staff.
  • Performs all required inspection rounds. Records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift.
  • Notifies Management of any production problems.

   

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards.
  • Conducts “toolbox” maintenance and safety meetings as required.
  • Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned.
  • This position participates in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

   

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Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us