Maintenance Manager

$133,700 - $133,700/Yr

LANXESS - Kalama, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kalama, WA

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Manager at LANXESS is responsible for overseeing all asset and facilities maintenance at a multi-process specialty chemical production site. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of the 24/7 manufacturing environment, which includes complex operations such as continuous and batch processes. The Maintenance Manager will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, focusing on developing maintenance strategies, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop long term maintenance strategies aligned with plant objectives and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with site management team to establish maintenance priorities and resource allocation strategies.
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership and direction to (4) direct reports and (23) indirect reports.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Develop and maintain asset management strategy to maximize the lifespan and performance of plant equipment.
• Oversee preventative maintenance program and implement predictive maintenance program.
• Develop and implement procedures, processes, and training for CMMS utilization, QA/QC, and Cost Control.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Prepare regular reports on maintenance performance KPI's.
• Participate in audits and inspections related to maintenance activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Encourage employee participation in problem solving and process improvements.
• Stay informed about technology advancements and industry best practices.
• Work closely with Planner, Scheduler, and Production Managers to implement small outage inspection plans and support major turnaround outages.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical or other related engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience combined with the technical knowledge and expertise required to manage all aspects of maintenance for a 24/7 continuous chemical manufacturing operation.
• Superior leadership skills with the ability to influence and direct employees, teams, and department.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, communicate feedback clearly, and to lead, mentor, and train a team.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment on building a culture of safety, mitigating risk and reduction of incidents and accidents.
• Previous experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities.
• Must be knowledgeable about the properties, behaviors, and hazards of equipment used onsite at chemical plants.
• Thorough understanding of Industry Code Regulations and RAGAGEP Requirements related to chemical plant operations and maintenance.
• Proficiency in development and use of a Maintenance CMMS.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment drawings, safety procedures, including state and federal OSHA guidelines.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
• Aflac Benefits
• Legal Assistance Program
• Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year
• Training & Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements