Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Chemical Process

Job Juncture; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Manager to lead a team in a high-volume chemical manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to improve processes, oversee preventative maintenance, and manage a diverse team while enjoying excellent benefits and a strong work/life balance. You will be pivotal in driving strategic improvements and ensuring operational efficiency. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for individuals looking to make a significant impact in a stable and profitable company.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Bonus potential

Excellent medical benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal days

Paternity leave

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in lead maintenance or engineering management.
• Experience in process-oriented manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance and engineering professionals.
• Oversee plant preventative maintenance and budget management.
• Implement continuous improvement activities and KPIs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Improvement-minded

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Chemical Process

Salary: $110,000 - $165,000 per year

Posted: March 12 2025

Relocation Assistance: Available

Cincinnati, Ohio

Competitive salary, based on experience, plus excellent benefits, bonus potential and profit sharing

Join a stable, profitable, privately held company with a diverse business mix where you can be a strategic leader improving processes and maintenance programs, while enjoying excellent benefits, work/life balance and opportunities for growth!

Lead a team of direct and indirect reports and have the support you need to be strategic in your position.

There are opportunities for you to make improvements and impact the company; this is a high-profile position.

Experience a company culture that values your time and prioritizes work/life balance; you'll find the flexibility you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our client offers a competitive salary, generous 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing and bonus potential to reward your contributions!

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 all 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:

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

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. CPMM, CMRP or other related certifications
2. Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and/or certifications
3. Experience overseeing facilities maintenance
4. Experience with autonomous maintenance programs
5. 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
• Minimal red tape on project approval
• Lead a successful Maintenance Supervisor who handles the day-to-day troubleshooting

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Cincinnati, OH area.

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