Maintenance Manager

About the job

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for planning, directing, and controlling the work of the Maintenance Department to support and maintain production departments and infrastructure at the Green Bay – Howard sites. The role is a key member of the site leadership team.

• Lead the site maintenance function, ensuring effective asset maintenance, reliability, and operational performance.
• Manage and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop, implement, and sustain equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance projects, delivering safe, timely, and cost‑effective results.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve equipment failures and prevent recurrence.
• Act as the primary approver for high‑risk permit activities, ensuring strict adherence to site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives across maintenance operations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Actively participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs, initiatives, audits, and site improvement activities.
• Support the implementation of site operating policies, HSSE goals, environmental compliance requirements, and waste management practices within your area of responsibility.
• Identify and manage potential health, safety, security, and environmental risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to minimize impact.
• Contribute to cross‑functional teams, committees, and site projects that promote operational excellence and a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Site Manager.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant plant experience, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of industrial utility systems, including steam, compressed air, cooling towers, chillers, and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing facilities, utilities, service contractors, and general site infrastructure.
• At least 5 years of experience working within a PSM/RMP‑regulated environment.
• Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 3 years leading maintenance, operations, or technical teams.
• Experience managing maintenance projects and CAPEX budgets.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes, particularly ASME B31.3.
• Proficiency with SAP, CMMS platforms, and standard PC applications.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Experience using Enablon, EPI‑MES, or similar operational and compliance systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, and respirators as needed.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.

Green Bay, WI – full‑time on‑site position reporting directly into the Site Manager.

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.