Maintenance Team Leader

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Adoption Assistance

Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Stepan Company in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to guide maintenance and contractor teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance execution aligned with site objectives. You will coordinate with Maintenance Coordinators and Operations to prioritize work and support production goals, while enforcing permits, safety rules, and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance with leadership experience; SAP PM familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial maintenance experience required; eight years preferred.
• Three years of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment, and systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems; SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, work execution, safety procedures, and reliability improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and contractor personnel in the safe execution of maintenance activities to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
• Coordinate daily maintenance execution with Maintenance Coordinators and Operations to prioritize work and support production targets.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance processes, scheduling requirements, work permits, lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Issue flawless work permits, including hot work, confined space entry, and line break.
• Develop, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling by providing execution input, resource requirements, and progress tracking for repair and project activities.
• Manage maintenance resources and contractors to ensure effective workforce utilization, productivity, and cost control.
• Promote efficient work execution by ensuring work orders, tools, materials, and job plans are available and properly coordinated.
• Conduct field observations and audits to verify safe work practices, work quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety procedures

Reliability improvement

SAP PM

P&IDs interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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The Maintenance Team Leader provides leadership and direction to maintenance and contractor teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance execution. This role supports asset integrity, reliability, compliance, and cost control while driving continuous improvement and alignment with site objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance and contractor personnel in the safe execution of corrective, preventive, and reliability maintenance activities to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
• Coordinate daily maintenance execution with Maintenance Coordinators and Operations to prioritize work, minimize downtime, and support production targets.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance processes, scheduling requirements, work permits, lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Issue flawless work permits, including hot work, confined space entry, and line break.
• Develop, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to company policies and procedures, including labor relations and disciplinary matters.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling by providing execution input, resource requirements, and progress tracking for repair and project activities.
• Manage maintenance resources and contractors to ensure effective workforce utilization, productivity, and cost control.
• Promote efficient work execution by ensuring work orders, tools, materials, and job plans are available and properly coordinated.
• Conduct field observations and audits to verify safe work practices, work quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience required; eight (8) years preferred. Relevant education, technical training, certifications, and work experience may be considered in combination.
• Three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment, and systems required to support plant operations.
• Experience using maintenance management systems; SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, work execution, safety procedures, and reliability improvement principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladder, and push/pull up to 25.
• Work Environment: Chemical plant environment in operating units. PPE required.
• Must meet site medical and fit testing requirements.
• Support off-hours, turnarounds, and emergency work.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Pay Range: $86,100.00 - $133,400

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharinghte 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture