Engineering And Maintenance Manager

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At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, we are a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency and reliability of the equipment and facilities for our Dortmund site. You will oversee all engineering activities, manage CapEx projects, manage the maintenance programs and work on improvement projects and related investments. All while working closely with the Site Manager and Global Engineering as well as leading and developing a great team of 4 colleagues.

What will you do?

• Management of the site's Engineering and Maintenance department
• Management of a team of four colleagues and several service managers
• Ensuring the site's maintenance program with the goal of preventive maintenance
• Focus on the continuous improvement process
• Change management and commissioning
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements
• Participation in investment planning
• Project management for investment projects, including coordination of service providers, cost and schedule control
• Cost control for the Engineering and Maintenance department
• Strong focus on occupational safety and ensuring safe workplaces in accordance with company specifications

What are we looking for?

Education: Completed degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field or equivalent training and experience.

Experience: 10 years’ experience in maintenance in the chemical industry or related, with experience managing capital projects and installation/commissioning of equipment in a manufacturing environment. Team leadership experience is a must.

Technical skills:

• SEVESO/ATEX knowledge and experience
• Experience in technical change management and risk assessments
• Knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations
• Preparation of P&IDs and design standards
• Knowledge and experience in maintenance practices and continuous improvement
• Knowledge and experience in project management
• Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture.
• Strong teamworker
• Excellent communication skills to work with all levels
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate others

Languages: Excellent communication skills in German and English

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay + performance bonus + Christmas bonus and vacation pay.
• 30 holiday days + bank and public holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working hours: 1 day remote per week
• Company sponsored retirement plan
• Company canteen with discounted meals.
• Job bike
• Onsite parking
• Global Giving initiative with paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
• QH University: Online continuous training tool for all seniority levels.
• Colleague Resource Groups, Wellbeing initiatives and other attractive initiatives to foster a healthy and engaged colleague community.
• Joining a role with full handover from the current job holder who will develop within the company.
• Working with an international team with a collaborative and customer-centric culture.

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Interested? Learn more about Sustainability – Quaker Houghton

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Chemical Manufacturing