Maintenance Excellence Specialist

Syensqo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions (physical and

Opportunities for growth and learning

Job summary

Syensqo is a science company expanding maintenance excellence across composites manufacturing sites. This Maintenance Excellence Specialist will train site personnel in SAP WOM, manage MRO/PM/PdM optimization, and drive KPI improvements through SAP enhancements and dashboards.

Location entails onsite work with travel (50-75%), and a strong emphasis on data integrity, reporting, and cross-site collaboration to ensure reliable plant operations and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in engineering with maintenance & reliability focus.
• CMRP certification preferred or obtainable within 1 year.
• >5 years in a manufacturing environment with SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for SAP in Work Order Management and train site stakeholders.
• Lead SAP improvements and modifications for Composites Materials GBU.
• Maintain data quality in SAP PM/MM modules and support SAP migration to S/4HANA.
• Monitor KPIs related to Maintenance & Reliability and drive improvements.
• Standardize maintenance plans in SAP and build task libraries.

Skills

SAP Plant Maintenance

Maintenance & Reliability

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering Discipline

CMRP certification

Tools

SAP

S/4 HANA

Dashboards

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• The Maintenance Excellence Specialist will assist in supporting Composite Materials manufacturing sites in their journey to maintenance excellence.
• The Maintenance Excellence Specialist role will deploy best practices related to Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) Excellence leveraging the use of SAP to align to M&R goals.
• This role will train and coach site personnel in the Work Order Management process, assist in coordinating M&R improvement projects such as MRO and PM/PdM Optimization, S/4 HANA implementation and managing M&R Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• This role will be critical to the success of the overall M&R Excellence team & initiatives.

We count on you for:

• Subject Matter Expert for the use of SAP in supporting the Work Order Management (WOM) process by assisting in providing training and coaching to manufacturing site stakeholders
• Be the focal point for the Composites Materials GBU for SAP improvements and modifications. Support M&R Excellence Expert to improve SAP.
• Detail Oriented and methodical approach to data management within SAP plant maintenance/materials management modules
• Support the Composites Materials GBU in the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA
• Monitor KPIs related to M&R and assist sites in improving and leveraging best practices
• Assist in standardizing maintenance plans in SAP for similar assets, assist in creating task list libraries for manufacturing sites
• Capture and disseminate best practice among sites
• Analyze maintenance costs to identify improvements
• Develop/Compile reports as necessary for plant maintenance
• Assist in creating SAP service tickets for business users as needed
• Develop Dashboards to better track Maintenance Metrics

You can count on us for:

• Opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience in Maintenance & Reliability roles in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 1 year
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced functional knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance/Asset Management & Materials Managements modules, proven record in SAP implementations against multiple sites
• Compliance with HSE requirements, regulations and group policies
• Familiarity with the following Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis, Autonomous Maintenance
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and operations personnel at all levels of the organization

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98,720-$140,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

• Location: Must be located near one of the following manufacturing sites and be able to work onsite: Anaheim, CA, Greenville, TX, Piedmont, SC, Winona, MN, Havre de Grace, MD,
• Travel required for this position approximately 50-75%

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.