Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Chemical Process

Responsibilities

Profitable, growing chemical manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Manager to lead direct and indirect reports in a high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing environment. Daily you will report to the Plant Manager and be strategic with the following responsibilities:

• Developing, coaching and leading a staff of maintenance and engineering professionals
• Overseeing the plant preventative maintenance program, including coordination, scheduling and ensuring completion
• Championing the improvement of an autonomous maintenance program
• Utilizing and advancing the CMMS system for documentation, ticketing and maintenance management activities
• Finding cost savings and process improvements
• Focusing on expense control and seeking cost savings
• Monitoring and working towards improvement of the ticketing system and related KPIs
• Implementing additional maintenance KPIs, while striving to improve those that are in place
• Leading and participating in weekly and daily staff and management meetings
• Managing multiple project timelines and budgets, including managing outside contractors
• Committing to meeting the department budget and financial goals
• Leading and assisting staff with mechanical and troubleshooting as needed
• Overseeing staff reviews, hiring and discipline as needed
• Working toward improvement of the plant CI program
• Improving vendor management and communication
• Finding strategic opportunities to improve the department
• Other duties as directed by management
  
  

Candidates should be detail oriented, thorough, able to follow through on tasks, hold others accountable, be able to see the big picture, be improvement minded and able to communicate at a levels. Individuals should enjoy spending 30-40% of their time on the manufacturing floor. This is a high-profile position that reports directly to the Plant Manager. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), profit sharing and bonus potential, paternity leave, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and personal days. Medical benefits are available the first of the month after start.

REQUIREMENTS For The Maintenance And Engineering Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering are highly preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years in a similar lead maintenance and/or engineering management position
• Experience working in process-oriented manufacturing (such as chemical, food, beverage), including a blending/mixing batch process
• Experience operating and maximizing CMMS systems
• Experience overseeing budgets
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Experience working on continuous improvement activities, such as minimizing downtime, improving throughput, etc.
• Formal problem solving skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Microsoft Office
  
  

Skills Preferred But NOT Required

• CPMM, CMRP or other related certifications
• Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and/or certifications
• Experience overseeing facilities maintenance
• Experience with autonomous maintenance programs
• Power BI
  
  

Why Work For This Organization

👉 Company has a diverse business mix and supplies Fortune 500 companies

👉 Minimal after-hours calls

👉 Excellent benefits, including 401(k), profit sharing and bonus potential

👉 Work/life balance, averaging 45-50 hours per week

👉 Profitable company positioned for future growth and acquisitions

Skills: chemical engineering,cmms,budget management,microsoft office,maintenance management,maintenance,cpmm,lean or six sigma methodologies,continuous improvement,preventative maintenance,engineering management,mechanical aptitude,cmrp