Maintenance Team Leader

Stepan Company; Illinois; Hybrid; 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)

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to guide maintenance and contractor teams in a chemical plant setting. You will oversee safety, scheduling, and execution of corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance with leadership experience and strong ability to read P&IDs and maintenance docs. A focus on safety, cost control, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience; eight (8) years preferred.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial maintenance

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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 Sharing
• 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.

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