Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager ( Pocatello, ID or Rock Springs, WY) at The J.R. Simplot Company

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.Summary The Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for integrating maintenance and reliability functions across Mining and Manufacturing operations. This position ensures that asset performance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are achieved through standardized processes data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.The role oversees both tactical execution and long-term planning of maintenance and reliability programs including preventive and predictive maintenance failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. It also manages key personnel including the Maintenance & Reliability Data Systems Engineer and the Helm/Silica Reliability Engineer ensuring alignment across sites and disciplines.This leader serves as the primary liaison between maintenance reliability production engineering and data systems teams driving performance through effective asset management strategies and KPI tracking.Key Responsibilities Develop and implement unified maintenance and reliability strategies across all Mining & Manufacturing facilities. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs to reduce downtime and improve asset performance. Oversee standardization of work processes Central Maintenance Management System (CMMS) usage and master data integrity. Ensure compliance with internal/external standards processes and procedures. Provide input into technical reports projects and capital planning. Supervise and mentor the Helm/Silica Reliability Engineer and Data Systems Engineer. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align maintenance & reliability with operational goals. Monitor and report on KPIs driving continuous improvement and cost optimization.Typical Education Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.Relevant Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering Maintenance Management or related field. 10 years in related experience and/or training Leadership experience in maintenance and reliability. Strong knowledge of JDE asset management and industrial operations. Proven leadership project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience in phosphate fertilizer production ammonia and/or sulfuric acid is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Project and PowerPoint. Strong time management and attention to detail. Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Other Information Experience in industrial manufacturing required technical expertise in fertilizer manufacturing preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and initiatives. Must be able to show initiative and be a self-starter to achieve working goals. Must possess excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide strategic insights to management.Job Requisition ID:24291Travel Required:Up to 50%Location(s):ABW Frontier Office - PocatelloCountry:United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Food Industry,Root cause Analysis,SAP,CMMS,Conflict Management,Maintenance Management,Maintenance,Supplier Management,Team Management,Programmable Logic Controllers Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1