About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.
At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.
If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.
The Maintenance Supervisor and Capital Plan Specialist is an integral part of our Environmental Health & Safety team based out of our Medolla, Italy site.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical diploma supported by substantial hands-on experience.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years experience in maintenance roles (e.g., Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Engineer), with an understanding of machinery, electrical systems, HVAC or building infrastructure.
Experience in scheduling interventions & prevent production/service disruptions.
Knowledge of safety regulations & accident prevention protocols.
Background with financial management of assets, with the ability to create financial models to estimate the return on investment for new machinery/facility upgrades.
Experience in determining when equipment should be repaired & when replacement is the most cost-effective option, helping reduce long-term capital costs.
Ability to conduct business case analyses, negotiate service contracts & manage tendering processes/relationships with external vendors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead & manage the maintenance operators.
Plan maintenance schedule to various planning horizons, ensuring that vendor lead maintenance is booked well in advance of due date & the appropriate EHS & PO is in place.
Work with Team Leader to plan appropriate timeslots access to equipment, facilities & utilities for maintenance, keeping maintenance down time minimum.
Work with QC Supervisor to plan appropriate timeslots access to QC Lab equipment, facilities & utilities for maintenance, keeping maintenance down time minimum.
Assign & prioritise workload for contingent workers to maintain equipment in validated state to support production schedule.
Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with EU GMP, EHS, & other regulatory standards.
Manage service contracts & vendor performance for critical systems & calibration services.
Responsible for ensuring maintenance related deviations, CAPA’s & change controls are completed on time & to standard.
Supporting day-to-day activities & projects, as well as coordinating work with appropriate internal departments, contractors, & external agencies.
Prepare & manage departmental budgets & KPIs for maintenance performance.
Lead root cause analysis & continuous improvement projects to optimise equipment reliability & uptime.
Manage training on SOP’s, work instructions & OJT to ensure compliance & no overdue training.
Support the introduction of new equipment or technology through FAT/SAT/commissioning & validation phases.
Perform duties in a compliant manner & accordance with site SOPs, EHS standards & guidelines, & relevant legal requirements.
Propose improvements to maintenance activities & implement actions through change proposals.
Collaborate with management to identify the projects that best align with company objectives, defining allocations & medium- to long-term forecast budgets.
Track cost performance in real time against initial estimates.
Evaluate the financial feasibility of new initiatives & oversee internal approval processes.
Prepare analytical reports & dashboards for leadership, highlighting budget-to-actual variances & recommending corrective actions.
All other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to establish measurable project goals & implementation plans, balance conflicting work demands, & develop action plans.
Strong team player with the ability to build & maintain relationships.
Written & verbal communication skills; proficiency in English is preferred.
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition
Division: Animal Health & Nutrition
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Medolla, Italy
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours)
