Maintenance Support Leader

Lubrizol Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match + Defined Contribution

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Maintenance Support Leader to drive safe, efficient maintenance across the site, owning work execution and guiding storeroom operations and contractor resources.

You will lead safety initiatives, optimize inventory, and collaborate with project managers to support capital and expense maintenance projects while promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) programs and initiatives.
• Lead the site's maintenance work execution process to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Lubrizol standards.
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable for performance, engagement, and continuous improvement through the Lubrizol performance management process.
• Direct and support the Work Process Leader, Craft Resource Leader, and their teams to achieve site maintenance objectives.
• Oversee the safe and effective operation of Central Stores, including receiving, inventory management, cycle counting, kitting, and material distribution activities.
• Provide leadership to Material Coordinators and Storeroom personnel to ensure spare parts availability and effective inventory management practices.
• Direct the Building and Grounds Coordinator in identifying, planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities for site facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage contractor support resources required for maintenance execution and facility upkeep activities.
• Partner with the Maintenance Project Manager to support the planning and execution of capital and expense maintenance projects.
• Support Maintenance Technologists and DCS Technicians in providing frontline maintenance troubleshooting and operational support.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS experience

Industrial maintenance

Reliability best practices

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Travel: Minimal to None

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Maintenance Support Leader, you'll play a critical role in driving the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of maintenance activities across the site while maximizing equipment reliability and operational availability. You will serve as the owner of the work execution process and provide leadership to maintenance support personnel, storeroom operations, contractor resources, and maintenance work processes. In this role, you will:

• Provide visible leadership and engagement in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) programs and initiatives.
• Lead the site's maintenance work execution process to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Lubrizol standards.
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable for performance, engagement, and continuous improvement through the Lubrizol performance management process.
• Direct and support the Work Process Leader, Craft Resource Leader, and their respective teams to achieve site maintenance objectives.
• Oversee the safe and effective operation of Central Stores, including receiving, inventory management, cycle counting, kitting, and material distribution activities.
• Provide leadership to Material Coordinators and Storeroom personnel to ensure spare parts availability and effective inventory management practices.
• Direct the Building and Grounds Coordinator in identifying, planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities for site facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage contractor support resources required for maintenance execution and facility upkeep activities.
• Partner with the Maintenance Project Manager to support the planning and execution of capital and expense maintenance projects.
• Support Maintenance Technologists and DCS Technicians in providing frontline maintenance troubleshooting and operational support.
• Establish and monitor maintenance performance measures, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive work execution effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost expectations are consistently achieved.
• Review contractor performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve execution efficiency, work quality, and overall value.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Reliability, and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment of maintenance priorities and resource utilization.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and corrective action implementation resulting from equipment failure analyses and investigations.
• Optimize contractor utilization, headcount requirements, and maintenance spending to ensure alignment with site budgets and business objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance maintenance work processes, systems, and execution practices.
• Ensure alignment between Maintenance Support, Reliability Work Processes, and Asset Operations to support safe and reliable facility operation.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices.

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. As a Maintenance Support Leader, your work environment may include:

• Primarily office-based work with regular presence in manufacturing and operational areas.
• Frequent engagement with maintenance personnel, operations teams, contractors, and site stakeholders.
• Conducting field assessments and site visits to monitor maintenance activities, equipment conditions, and contractor performance.
• Working in industrial environments requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Utilizing CMMS platforms, maintenance systems, and digital reporting tools to support planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• Collaborating with Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractor personnel to support site objectives.
• Monitoring maintenance work execution, facility upkeep activities and storeroom operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols, environmental requirements, and maintenance work processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, operational availability, maintenance effectiveness, and cost management.

We continuously invest in our facilities, technologies, and people to support safe operations, reliability excellence, and long-term career growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you’re in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you’ll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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