Maintenance Manager - High Point, NC

US Diversity Job Search; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Annual bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AkzoNobel in High Point, NC is seeking a Maintenance Plant Operations leader to manage and optimize equipment maintenance at the plant. You will lead a team of technicians and external contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation.

The role emphasizes planning, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement through Six Sigma/Kaizen methods, aligning with safety standards and regulatory requirements. Competitive benefits and salary accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, automation or chemical.
• 3–5 years of maintenance or engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP-PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance plant operations and supervise personnel and contractors.
• Design equipment specifications and plan maintenance tasks and priorities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma/ALPS/Kaizen) for equipment efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, SAQ, and environmental permits.
• Coordinate maintenance budgets and external service providers; manage training and safety awareness.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

HSE knowledge

Asset Integrity

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Chemical)

Tools

SAP-PM

Job description

About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

• Lead Maintenance Plant Operations
• Manage, design, determining equipment specifications and planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Lead projects for continuous improvement and promote equipment engineering improvement with six sigma (ALPS projects) or kaizen events.
• Manage resources to comply with the requirements from OSHA, NFPA, National Electrical Code, High Point Air Permit and SAQ.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures that all the tasks of equipment maintenance at the plant are carried out, managing the personnel in their internal or external position (technicians and outsourcing) Implement maintenance process through: Work order system for scheduling, gatekeeping process with clients, report out and WO closure feeding through SAP PM module feeding KPIs. Develop Preventative Maintenance and guarantee adherence SAFETY Meet TRR=0 Accomplish the activities of PSM/ SAQ / IRS/ HSE/ BBS / Hazard Study. Zero accidents. Supervises suppliers and / or contractors who are performing work related to the maintenance area and is authorized to sign special work permits. Identify and update the list of critical elements and equipment according to the standard of integrity of goods and process safety. Coordinate the realization of the investments related to the predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance of the plant, as well as the determination and fulfillment of the budget of expenses assigned to the maintenance department. Collaborate in the preparation of contracts and maintenance budgets; coordinate external maintenance with service providers. Ensure the training, motivation and awareness of staff within their organizational structure. Know and apply the company's integrity and ethics values, Code of Conduct and Principles against Bribery, participate in related trainings in person or online. Responsible for communicating changes within their report lines. face-to-face or online.

Job Requirements

• Engineering degree required (preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or Chemical)
• Maintenance or engineering experience (3-5 years) at Industry Environment
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and SAP-PM
• Experience managing preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Industrial maintenance knowledge preferably specialized in pneumatics and electricity, hydraulic and PLC control.
• Communication skills, Analysis and solution of problems, Initiative and decision making, Leadership
• HSE knowledge and experience
• Asset Integrity management

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $105,000 to $115,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.401K retirement savings with 6% company matchEligible for annual bonusMedical insurance with HSADental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefitsGenerous vacation, sick and holiday payShort & Long term disabilityPaid Parental leave after 1 yearCareer growth opportunitiesActive Diversity & Inclusion NetworksEmployee referral bonusEmployee appreciation days

Competencies

Accepting DirectionAccepting ResponsibilityAcquiring InformationAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55591Nearest Major Market: Greensboro