Maintenance & Reliability Manager

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

Job summary

LANXESS operates a 24/7 batch chemical site in Fords, NJ, seeking a Head of Maintenance & Reliability with a proven leadership track record to guide a team of engineers, craftsmen, and contractors. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost optimization across maintenance activities.

You will oversee predictive and preventive programs, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, reporting to the Site Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 10+ years of maintenance & reliability experience; CMRP preferred.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor and train a team.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) facilities.
• Understanding of Industry Codes and RAGAGEP (API, ASME, ANSI, PIP).

Responsibilities

• Own the maintenance work management process from planning to closing.
• Use data-driven approaches and RCM to maintain predictive and preventive programs.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reliability and cost.
• Provide leadership to 4 direct reports and 11 indirect reports, coaching.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in audits.
• Oversee annual turnaround planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

CMMS experience

SAP experience

MS Office proficiency

Read electrical/schematic drawings

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Industrial safety culture

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Highlights

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

• Deliever 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 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 reducting 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. Expereince 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

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What We Offer

• 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 has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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