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Oversee the plant maintenance department to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and meet production demands. Lead the maintenance team in executing preventive and predictive programs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
Requires a four-year engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment. Candidates must have proven supervisory experience and expertise in maintenance strategies and reliability engineering.
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
POSITION TITLE
Maintenance Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance department at the plant to ensure production equipment operates as designed and products are delivered on time for customers. This role owns the scope of work, schedule, budget, and resources required to execute daily maintenance activities and support overall plant success. The Maintenance Manager will advance preventive and predictive maintenance programs, strengthen equipment reliability, and help enhance a culture of continuous improvement. This position is strategic to supporting reliable site operations, business growth, and customer demand.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimize plant equipment downtime to ensure production demands are met.
Utilize the CMMS system to effectively plan preventive maintenance needs within the plant.
Address and eliminate identified safety issues requiring engineering controls at the plant.
Lead plant maintenance teams to continually drive performance improvements of capital assets.
Manage the performance and development of the plant maintenance team.
Lead Kaizen activities and model a continuous improvement mindset.
Provide opportunities for team members to learn new skillsets and grow professionally when possible.
Hire, mentor, and train new engineers and support staff at the Portage plant.
Partner with business development and process design teams to develop effective engineering solutions for new, high-quality products.
Create cost-effective designs that meet project goals and follow EHS principles.
Ensure the maintenance team follows SOPs and safety protocols to effectively execute daily maintenance.
Conduct daily pre-work safety tailgate meetings to keep safety top of mind at the start of each day or shift.
Develop and improve maintenance strategies for the site, including strategies for new equipment coming to the site.
Coordinate closely with contractors to prioritize work and ensure activities are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure plant drawings, including layouts and P&IDs, are created and kept current as changes occur.
Communicate project status, timelines, and spending profiles to internal customers.
Help develop and improve Encapsys maintenance policies and procedures.
Ensure maintenance teams complete all assigned training.
Optimize spare parts management, review asset classification and strategy, and align maintenance strategy accordingly.
Maintain Portage equipment maintenance records and Engineering and Maintenance files to ensure drawing and information accuracy.
Provide repair cost estimates and timelines.
Identify risks and opportunities and create countermeasures.
Wear a respirator as required by the task being performed or chemical safety data sheets.
Maintain daily visibility on the production floor by walking areas of responsibility, engaging associates, verifying adherence to rules and procedures, identifying at-risk behaviors or hazardous conditions, and taking immediate action to address concerns.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.
Understand the importance of conformance to Environmental, Safety, and Responsible Care policies, procedures, and RCMS requirements.
Understand significant environmental impacts associated with work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
Understand the potential consequences of deviating from specified operating procedures.
Immediately report any accidents and releases according to the company escalation protocol.
Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.
Recognize that adherence to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, safety, security, and health is a condition of employment.
Contribute to continuous improvement of plant environmental, health, safety, security, and Responsible Care performance and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Four-year engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, or chemical).
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience.
Proven ability to maintain high standards aligned with corporate values, hold people accountable, and have crucial conversations.
Demonstrated experience effectively managing maintenance strategies.
Excellent prioritization, resource allocation, and business analytics skills.
Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong team orientation.
Ability to develop, energize, and empower others.
Desire to walk the floor and work closely with plant personnel to solve problems and implement improvements.
Sense of urgency and ability to engage people positively to move projects forward on an expedited timeframe.
In-depth knowledge of process technologies, such as chemical processing and environmental compliance equipment.
Previous experience performing equipment reliability studies, developing preventive maintenance programs, and making recommendations for long-term improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Previous experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as ultrasound, vibration monitoring, and thermal imaging.
Experience using a data historian.
Ability to read, understand, and modify PLC ladder logic.
CAD experience desired.
cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Curiosity drives us to develop innovative solutions that positively impact the world for generations.
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, we create products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for customers and communities. Our commitment to driving change for more sustainable outcomes is at the core of everything we do. Our innovative capabilities can help you solve challenges. Our extensive portfolio includes thousands of patents varying in a diverse range of applications across industries including textile, specialty chemical, flooring and healthcare businesses. We know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. That’s why we give our teams the tools they need to imagine world-changing solutions and then realize their vision. We focus on insights and innovation to develop everything from new molecules to new products that protect first responders, help wounds heal faster, protect our food, and make environments healthier. At Milliken, we make products that make people’s lives better. At Milliken, we foster a culture of integrity and excellence, encouraging our talented team of curious minds to push boundaries and uncover new possibilities. Together we strive to positively impact the world around us for generations to come. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at www.milliken.com or find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Offices: 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304, US
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