Assistant Manager - Maintenance

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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify needs for improvements and/or new technologies in order to increase productivity and reduce costs and time to perform each task;
• Analyze new ideas and needs, as well as new demands, proposing solutions to stakeholders;
• Participate in operational meetings in the unit, helping to identify needs and discuss solutions;
• Technically supervise activities related to PCM, maintenance and warehouse;
• Participate in the development of proposals for improvements in the industry, as well as participate in new operational projects;
• Facilitate the communication of ideas identified as needs by internal customers (whether operational or managerial level);
• Responsible for the control and request of the capex and opex maintenance of the unit; Implementation and maintenance of best practices for maintenance control and planning;
• Monitor the KPIs of the maintenance and warehouse areas. Develop and monitor third-party companies to meet the demands within the warehouse.
• Train and develop maintenance employees in the work routines of the sector.
• Communicate and enforce the Food Quality and Food Safety Management policy.
• Maintain the Integrated Management System of your area. Define and communicate the functions and responsibilities of the personnel under their responsibility in relation to the Food Safety Management System.
• Monitor corrective actions arising from notifications of incidents or risks, audits, inspections of control bodies, customer complaints, etc. Check the closing of the shares.
• Ensure that investigations and analysis of the cause of incidents and non-conformities occurred in your area are carried out.
• Ensure that the personnel under their responsibility comply with the provisions of the emergency plan, participate in simulations and know their functions.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of good hygiene practices in the area under your responsibility.
• Perpetuate the Integrated Management System of your area. Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of the team to which it leads in relation to the Food Safety Management System.
• Monitor corrective actions arising from notifications of incidents or risks, audits, inspections of control bodies, customer complaints and etc. Check the closure of the actions.
• Comply with and ensure compliance and maintenance of of SHE policy.
• Comply with and ensure compliance and maintenance of GMP - Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with the company's Quality Policy;
• Perform Standard Operating Procedures (POPs); Comply with requirements affecting traceability.

Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities (including any physical demands):

• Strong working knowledge maintenance of coffee process machineries.
• Very good in technical skills and analytical mindset
• Good in project management.
• Good communicator / negotiator
• Team Lead & Good people management skills
• Descent work knowledge of MS office , especially MS-Excel, MS project management

Additional Information for the job

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.

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

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work