Sr Maintenance Manager

NewMarket; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company funded Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan including a company

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity Theft insurance

Job summary

NewMarket in Sauget, IL is seeking a senior plant maintenance leader to oversee reliability programs and asset management. You will develop strategies, supervise a multi-discipline team, and manage budgets to maximize equipment uptime and plant performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Operations and Engineering to achieve long-term objectives. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience in an industrial environment with progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plant maintenance and reliability strategies to support long-term business objectives.
• Lead site’s overall maintenance organization; including maintenance supervision, reliability personnel, maintenance planning and scheduling personnel, storeroom personnel, mechanical integrity staff, nested contractor resources/trades, and other additional technical resources.
• Manage and provide overall ownership of the plant maintenance budget, workforce planning, contractor strategy, MRO strategy, and capital maintenance planning.
• Provide oversight of plant maintenance safety processes and procedures; including permitting, risk assessments, audits, and compliance standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for major shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance projects; including scope development, resource allocation, risk management, and budget oversight.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to maintenance supervisors and technical personnel to resolve complex equipment and operational issues.
• Drive reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor maintenance and reliability performance metrics; including backlog management, work execution, scheduling effectiveness, and equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional

Planning

Scheduling

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP PRD

Job description

Lead and oversee plant maintenance and reliability activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and overall facility. Develop and implement maintenance, MRO, and reliability strategies. Manage maintenance programs and budgets, reliability initiatives, and support operational goals through effective asset management. Provide leadership to maintenance teams and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and other support functions to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance while promoting continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute plant maintenance and reliability strategies to support long-term business objectives.
• Lead site’s overall maintenance organization; including maintenance supervision, reliability personnel, maintenance planning and scheduling personnel, storeroom personnel, mechanical integrity staff, nested contractor resources/trades, and other additional technical resources.
• Manage and provide overall ownership of the plant maintenance budget, workforce planning, contractor strategy, MRO strategy, and capital maintenance planning.
• Provide oversight of plant maintenance safety processes and procedures; including permitting, risk assessments, audits, and compliance standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for major shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance projects; including scope development, resource allocation, risk management, and budget oversight.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to maintenance supervisors and technical personnel to resolve complex equipment and operational issues.
• Drive reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor maintenance and reliability performance metrics; including backlog management, work execution, scheduling effectiveness, and equipment reliability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• Minimum 10 years of maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience in an industrial environment; including progressive leadership experience managing manufacturing teams and programs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• Demonstrated leadership and management skillset acquired in a site/departmental management role

For NewMarket, Afton or Ethyl employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience requirements above.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve maintenance objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills when managing vendor relationships and resolving conflicts
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work, develop appropriate timelines and work to deadlines
• Specialized skills, software knowledge (particularly SAP PRD), and/or certifications specific to the industry/function
• Ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence others

Working at Afton

Who We Are

We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work

At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation

Our employees are our most treasured asset and we are committed to recognizing and rewarding our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis. In addition to the salary listed above, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• 100% Company funded Pension Plan
• 401kSavings Plan including a company match
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent and Personal Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft insurance

Pay Range: $155,000 - $180,000

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the previously determined minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries; within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job scope, job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the pay range listed in this posting reflects the base salary only and does not include the value of benefits that are provided in addition to the salary for this position.

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