Head of Maintenance - Multi-Site Operations

Head of Maintenance - Multi-Site Operations

The Head of Maintenance - Multi-Site Operations leads maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget. This role is based in El Dorado, AR, and reports to the senior management team.

Requisition ID: 7510

Location: El Dorado, AR, US 71730

Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Level of Experience: Middle management

Job Highlights

Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.

Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.

Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.

Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.

Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.

Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.

Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.

Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.

Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.

Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

Experience And Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.

10+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.

Proven leadership experience, including mentoring supervisors and driving team performance (e.g., leading teams of 10+).

Advanced proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning and inventory management.

Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in material compatibility for chemical processing equipment.

Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building cross-functional relationships.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility support with the global Xwork program, offering flexible working arrangements.

Training & Development opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, etc.

About LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business is the development, manufacturing, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. If your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your talent against our competencies, values, and requirements to find the best fit.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing.

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