Maintenance Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description

Company Profile:

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 200 years of company history. We are known as a leading producer of additives developed for the processing of PVC and SPA products. The company provides solutions for window profiles, pipes, cables, floorings, foils, films and many other applications with a focus on offering a wide range of innovative additives that meet the highest requirements in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and finished product quality.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and leading maintenance organization to achieve the daily business priorities. The successful candidate will implement and execute process to assure effective repair and asset care at the Cincinnati site.

Duties and Responsibilities

Schedule, train, supervise and motivate employees for the maintenance department

Manage and develop outside vendors

Implement maintenance and reliability metrics to monitor health of systems (e.g. PM compliance, % scheduled work)

Develop and implement maintenance planning and scheduling process

Ensure effective use of plant maintenance system (AMMS)

Develop and implement inventory management program

Ensure that all preventative maintenance is current, appropriate, and completed effectively.

Implement predictive maintenance tools where applicable

Implement safety policies and procedures for the department

Assure maintenance is represented on key projects, initiatives and program development

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

2 to 4 year technology degree or equivalent

Effective interpersonal and written communication skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strongly desired:

5+ years’ experience in maintenance management role

Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Knowledge/expertise in powder and bulk solid handling is strongly preferred

Experience in chemical industry as well as prior experience in process design and implementation is preferred

Benefits:

Competitive base salary

Yearly bonus

Paid vacation

14 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision plans

Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability

401(k) with company matching contribution