Maintenance and Reliability Manager

BLEACHTECH LLC; Seville (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BLEACHTECH LLC seeks an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance and reliability at its Seville, Ohio facility. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, optimize 24/7 chemical manufacturing operations, and manage a multidisciplinary team including planning, CMMS administration, budgets, and contractors.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, HSSE, and other functions to set maintenance priorities, improve asset reliability, and deliver performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years engineering experience, with at least 5 years in supervision/management.
• Proven experience leading maintenance and reliability in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience with budgeting, capital projects, and contractors.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS; Limble experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with KPI-driven improvements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, availability, and plant performance.
• Develop maintenance schedules, work plans, and shutdown activities to minimize downtime and maximize asset utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team across multiple functions.
• Oversee plant asset inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Track and analyze maintenance metrics and costs.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and CAPEX recommendations.
• Oversee Limble CMMS for work management, asset records, maintenance, and inventory.
• Manage outside contractors to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, HSSE and other departments on priorities.
• Prepare maintenance reports and senior leadership recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

CMMS Management

Budgeting & CAPEX

Project Management

Data & KPIs

Team Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Limble CMMS

MS Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall plant performance.
• Develop maintenance schedules, work plans, and shutdown activities to minimize downtime and maximize asset utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team, including Maintenance Technicians, Electrical & Instrumentation support, Maintenance Planning, and Maintenance Supervision.
• Oversee plant asset inspections, identify equipment and reliability risks, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Track and analyze key maintenance metrics, including PM compliance, asset utilization, downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and CAPEX recommendations.
• Manage and optimize the use of the Limble CMMS, including work management, asset records, preventive maintenance, and inventory.
• Oversee the selection, installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and reliability improvement efforts to address equipment issues and recurring failures.
• Develop and maintain maintenance SOPs, engineering documentation, drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Manage outside contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, HSSE, and other departments to coordinate maintenance priorities and plant initiatives.
• Prepare maintenance performance reports, project updates, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company HSSE requirements, regulatory standards, and established safe-work practices.

About the Role

BLEACHTECH LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance and reliability activities at our Seville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for maximizing equipment reliability and availability, strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and ensuring maintenance activities support safe and efficient 24/7 chemical manufacturing operations.

The Maintenance & Reliability Manager will lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team while overseeing maintenance planning, CMMS administration, budgets, contractors, equipment projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance and reliability functions in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and root‑cause problem solving.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and contractors.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS; Limble experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using maintenance KPIs and data to drive improvements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.