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Global Asset Reliability Director

Inseriert am: 25.01.2021

Global Asset Reliability Director

Locations UK-Wales | US-GA-Alpharetta | NL-KA Botlek Rotterdam | BR-SP-Sao Paulo | CH-Schaffhausen | NL-Amersfoort


Requisition ID


2021-9516




# of Openings Remaining


0




Position Type


Regular Full-Time




Additional Locations


US-GA-Alpharetta | NL-KA Botlek Rotterdam | BR-SP-Sao Paulo | CH-Schaffhausen | NL-Amersfoort


Position Summary


As a key leader within the Manufacturing Excellence Group, the Asset Reliability Director is also a member of the Manufacturing Leadership team for the Reinforcement Materials segment.
By balancing that one size does not fit all and fostering a culture of partnership with the plants to learn and drive improvement from our best practices, the role has full accountability for developing the global carbon black asset reliability improvement strategy, delivering performance improvement for the future while monitoring the execution of the plan and supporting the plants in delivering performance today.
The scope of the asset reliability strategy includes a mechanical integrity program, turnaround optimization, asset replacement plan, critical spares management and PSM GOESS Program and the CB Standard Design Database.
The role will provide leadership for the asset reliability improvement practices across the global network of plants focusing on reaching operational excellence; while at the same time increasing the skill level across our global maintenance network to enhance our maintenance capabilities to deliver improved equipment reliability. This position is responsible for leading the maintenance and reliability processes in a manner that will have a direct impact on safety, quality, efficiency, cost management, customer satisfaction, and innovation.
The Asset Reliability Director supports multiple plants worldwide and is process, project, and improvement focused.


 


***Location of the position is flexible - can be based anywhere Cabot operates.***


Job Responsibilities



  • Develop and coordinate the strategies that accelerate and improve current maintenance practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs.

  • Initiate and manage the plant maintenance programs based on best practices in the chemical industry, with an emphasis on equipment criticality, equipment condition inspections, effective planning and scheduling, completing high quality maintenance repairs, and safety, health & environmental policies and procedures.

  • Coordinate the execution of CB manufacturing Mechanical Integrity program and collaborate with other business for an integrated application of MI.

  • Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics, including unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, Mean-Time-Between-Failures, and maintenance related costs.

  • Establish, maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, planned/predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory/sharing, MRO management, and maintenance history of plant equipment on a global basis. Leverage from state of the art maintenance technologies through feasible and coordinated application (Digital CMMS, Mobile, Asset Analytix, etc.).

  • Oversee the global capital expenditure plan for sustaining the carbon black assets to support the global business and manufacturing strategies with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, etc) to ensure operational effectiveness in new plants and expansions, and life cycle cost considerations in global equipment procurement activities.

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive maintenance and reliability tactical training to maintenance resources worldwide.

  • Support the FGMs with selection for the right skills of plant reliability teams and their training based on Cabot’s maintenance and reliability practices.

  • Leverage company subject matter experience/experts to advance current maintenance and reliability efforts through enhanced communication and best practice sharing by driving their application globally.

  • Coordinate planned maintenance with Plant Maintenance Managers, to build a global network. Regularly respond with advice to maintenance/equipment related questions, ensure access to up-to-date maintenance/operating procedures, and facilitate strong team communications activities.


 


Requirements



  • Results based leadership style

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to travel globally

  • Tenacity and energy in leading change toward a high performing work environment

  • Communicates effectively to direct and motivate others

  • Strong business process and project management skills

  • Engineering Degree with a minimum of 10 years related experience providing leadership and technical support in manufacturing maintenance.

  • Hands-on plant experience installing, operating and maintaining chemical or minerals processing equipment, maintenance management systems, preventive and predictive maintenance is required.

  • Candidates with strong Lean experience are highly preferred.

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude to train, audit and monitor work in plant process areas is required.

  • Must have effective communication skills, experience in working with multiple projects at once, and must be willing to support global business objectives (multiple time zones, foreign countries).


About the Company


Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.


 


We strive to be the most innovative, respected and responsible leader in our markets — delivering performance that makes a difference. As a market leader we collaborate with customers to find innovative solutions that will help them advance their own products for a wide range of industries, from transportation and infrastructure to environment and consumer goods. Our customers worldwide trust our solutions to help them address their needs and accelerate innovation in key applications — creating value and delivering an advantage over the competition. To learn more about Cabot products and applications please click here.


 


Our culture is based on four core values: respect, integrity, responsibility and excellence in everything we do. We understand and value the power of diversity and collaboration. We strive to create an environment that is conducive to the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and accountability, and empowers every team member to take responsibility for the execution of our strategy. We support and encourage our people to share ideas and explore ways to do things differently. Our passion for excellence and commitment to creating value and business success creates a culture in which everyone can contribute. We are known as one of the global leaders in safety, health and environmental performance and we continuously invest in sustainability, motivated in large part by the commitment and drive of our colleagues around the world. Read more about Cabot responsibility here.


 


Our global network consists of over 40 manufacturing facilities throughout North America, South America, EMEA, and APAC regions.


EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled


Cabot Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.


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