Head of Maintenance - Multi-Site Operations

Job Highlights

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.
• Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
• Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.
• Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.
• Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.
• Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.
• Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring supervisors and driving team performance (e.g., leading teams of 10+).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning and inventory management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in material compatibility for chemical processing equipment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building cross‑functional relationships.

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity
  LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.