Manager, Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Kalasin

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Kalasin Plant, Thailand

Workplace type: On-site

Relocation available: No

As a Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Manager, you will lead the maintenance team to ensure facilities, layout, machinery, and utilities operate at maximum efficiency and output. You will oversee preventive maintenance, breakdown management across mechanical and electrical equipment, reliability improvement, people leadership, and budget control. This role reports to the Plant Manager and oversees 4 direct reports, while also leading water supply and wastewater treatment management to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.

What you will do:

Contribute to the creation and implementation of maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures that improve operational performance and plant reliability.

Lead the maintenance team to ensure machine availability, utility reliability, and responsive management of mechanical, electrical, and equipment breakdowns in partnership with shift operations.

Drive equipment optimization in line with standard procedures to enhance performance, product quality, and physical asset control across the plant.

Oversee all maintenance procedures and activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance plans.

Develop, coach, and manage a high-performing maintenance team that delivers best-practice results, added value, and continuous improvement.

Manage maintenance budgets and cost reporting, ensuring plans are aligned with legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Lead water supply and wastewater treatment management to ensure compliance with key requirements while optimizing operating costs.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant discipline.

Proven experience in a multinational food and beverage or chemical manufacturing environment.

Extensive plant-level maintenance and problem-solving experience, with strong knowledge of equipment reliability and operational improvement.

Hands-on experience with TPM/WCM, especially Planned Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM), to enhance equipment reliability.

Knowledge of water supply systems and wastewater treatment management, along with strong English communication skills; Senior Person Responsible for Energy certification is preferred.

Excellent command in English – written and spoken

Who you are:

A strong people leader who can coach teams, influence stakeholders, and drive change management across all levels of the organization.

Comfortable managing a variety of cross-functional team members and building effective partnerships across the plant.

Highly organized, with strong follow-up, planning, and execution capabilities.

A practical problem-solver with sound decision-making and team-building skills.

Committed to safety, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Ingredion?

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-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.

Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired.

Thailand benefit – Exclusive housing loan rates through the Government Housing Bank.

About:

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Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country