Reliability and Maintenance Leader AMAS Job

Arkema; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reliability and Maintenance Leader to drive operational excellence across its facilities. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of maintenance and reliability best practices, working closely with teams across the AMAS region to enhance plant reliability and overall equipment effectiveness. Your strategic mindset and strong leadership skills will be crucial as you mentor plant managers and develop training programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance while collaborating with a global team dedicated to continuous improvement. If you're ready to take on a leadership position that drives innovation and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, preferably SAP PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of reliability improvements across Bostik BU.
• Collaborate with managers to enhance plant reliability and effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Rigor and Tenacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company: ARKEMA/BOSTIK

Country / Region: AMAS

Operational Excellence

POSITION TITLE

Reliability and Maintenance Leader AMAS

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION CHART

• Reporting to Corporate Reliability Manager.
• Serves as Bostik SME for Maintenance and Reliability best practices and expertise.
• Leads the implementation of MOE & Reliability Improvements across the Bostik BU.
• Responsible for leadership and development of programs that educate manufacturing teams in maintenance and reliability related subjects.

SCOPE

• Work collaboratively with Maintenance Managers, Reliability Managers, and Reliability Engineers across AMAS sites to decrease Cost of Unplanned Events (CUE) and increase Plant Reliability (PR) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Act as a mentor/resource for plant Maintenance/Reliability Managers.

This will include significant interaction (plant visits, etc.) with AMAS sites.

• Work closely with the AMAS region Senior Reliability Leader to maintain consistent practices and metrics and share resources/support across all Arkema and Bostik sites.
• Frequent interaction and coordination with Arkema SMEs and other regions as a member of the Global MOE (Maintenance Operational Excellence) Team.

ACTIVITY

• Interact routinely with Maintenance/Reliability Managers at all AMAS Plants to establish direction for continuous improvement opportunities; develop best practices and propagate those best practices at appropriate sites; develop/identify training modules for key positions within Plants’ Maintenance Departments.
• Work closely with the Maintenance BPO on building consistency in the utilization of CMMS and EDMS as well as the development of broad KPIs to help manage plant systems. Additionally, collaborate with the MI Leader, Corrosion SME, and Automation team where their areas overlap at our plants.
• Be part of the Global MOE Team in setting direction for global program improvements.
• Look outside the company for new technologies/practices in the Maintenance/Reliability area.
• Introduce, lead, and coordinate MOE assessments.
• Develop Maintenance/Reliability practices (including a streamlined VIS process) and leverage implementation across sites.
• Work with the Global MOE team to ensure that AMAS needs/directions are clearly understood.
• Ensure Global Metrics are accurate and follow up at sites when appropriate.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• Reliability Improvement is key for Bostik facilities. Providing methodological support and maintaining consistency at the group level is important.
• Travel to AMAS sites as necessary (40-60%).
• Support the sites HES policy and comply with all regulatory and internal requirements.

PURPOSE

• Manage the Reliability of assets to improve, particularly by ensuring the implementation of Bostik MOE and Reliability Improvement program at the plant level.
• Ensure consistency in the use of CMMS.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the skills of the actors involved in Reliability.

REQUIRED PROFILE (TO FILL THE POSITION)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical, Chemical).
• 7+ years of related engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial/leadership role within a plant’s Maintenance and/or Reliability Group.
• Strong knowledge of SAP PM or other CMMS preferred.
• Versatile and flexible team player with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to identify long-term vision and problem-solving.
• Ability to work cross-functionally without a hierarchical link.
• Rigor and tenacity, capacity for commitment.
• Ability to work independently.