Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Manager (Rayong Plant)

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Location: BKD Plant, Rayong, Thailand

Workplace type: On-site

Reports to: Plant Manager

Direct reports: 5

Make a difference as Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Manager

As the Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Manager, you will lead the plant maintenance strategy to ensure facilities, machinery, and utilities perform at maximum efficiency. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and drive long-term reliability improvements through TPM and WCM methodologies, while ensuring compliance with safety and cost objectives.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement best-practice maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational performance
• Oversee daily maintenance, repair, and installation activities for equipment, utilities, and facilities
• Ensure equipment optimization, product quality, and compliance with safety and reliability standards
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team to deliver continuous improvements
• Manage maintenance budgets and cost-control measures while ensuring compliance with regulations
• Drive TPM/WCM practices, focusing on PM and AM pillars to enhance equipment reliability
• Provide technical guidance for complex maintenance issues and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenges

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Minimum 8 years of managerial experience in maintenance within food & beverage or chemical manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems in industrial plants
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and control expenses
• Hands-on experience with TPM/WCM practices to improve reliability
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with strong stakeholder management skills

Who You Are

• Strong communicator and leader, able to inspire and manage cross-functional teams
• Problem solver with strong planning, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with expertise in inspections, record-keeping, and process compliance
• Effective in team building and driving change management across all levels
• Committed to minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment performance through proactive maintenance strategies

Why Join Ingredion

Benefits

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health, safety, and well-being programs
• Career Growth Pathways into senior engineering and operations leadership roles
• Employee Recognition Program Real-time global recognition platform
• Employee Referral Program Rewards for referring top talent

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