Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Lanxess Corporation; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 138,700 - 231,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits including health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to training and development

Job summary

Lanxess Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Fords site in New Jersey, a 24/7 batch chemical manufacturing facility. The role requires delivering maintenance work efficiently and leading a team of engineers and craftsmen to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The position includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of maintenance & reliability experience.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the maintenance work management process.
• Utilize data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Lead a team and foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Culture Building

Process Safety Management (PSM)

CMMS Utilization

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Highlights

• Deliver the safe and efficient execution of maintenance work
• Achieve a high level of reliability at the optimal cost.
• Implement professional maintenance strategies, systems, and processes

The Fords site is a 24/7 batch chemical manufacturing site with multiple operations, including continuous and batch processes and utilities. The Maintenance Manager is expected to serve as a change agent in order to

The Head of Maintenance & Reliability must have proven leadership and management skills to lead a team of engineers, craftsmen, and contractors. This position is a member of the Site Leadership Team and is expected to work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that maintenance and reliability activities align with operational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work Management Process – Serve as the primary owner of the maintenance work management process. Ensure that work is identified, planned, scheduled, executed, and closed out in accordance with LXS procedures and industry best practices, while achieving a high level of reliability at the optimal cost.
• Predictive/Preventative Maintenance – Utilize a data driven approach and RCM methodoligies to ensure that the site Predicitive & Preventative Maintenance Program is technically based and delivering optimum value.
• Continuous Improvement – Ensure continuous improvement processes are utilized closing the loop on the maintenance management system, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Encourage employee participation in problem solving and process improvements.
• Leadership and Management – Provide leadership and direction to (4) direct reports and (11) indirect reports. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within team. Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Compliance and Reporting – Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies. Participate in audits and inspections related to maintenance activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Turnaround Management – Ensure the adequate preparation, including scoping, job package development, scheduling, and execution of annual shutdown events in accordance with LXS policies and procedures.

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering or related engineering discipline is required, Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressive maintenance & reliability experience. CMRP strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership and direct supervisory experience, with the ability to influence and direct employees, teams, and departments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, communicate feedback clearly, and to lead, mentor, and train a team.
• Demonstrated experience building a culture of safety and reducing incidents and accidents.
• Previous experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities.
• Thorough understanding of Industry Codes and RAGAGEP Requirements (API, ASME, ANSI, PIP, etc).
• Experience utilizing a CMMS to execute the work management process. Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical drawings, schematics, equipment drawings, and safety procedures including state and federal guidelines.

Location: Fords
Employee Type: Regular

Benefits

• Compensation – We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this level grade position is $138,700 to $231,100. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits – We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility – We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development – We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity – LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.