Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineering & Capital Projects – Midland, MI Onsite

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join the Carbon Silica Technologies Business Operations team at the Midland, MI location.

This role is responsible for oversight of the maintenance department and capital projects. Additionally, this role ensures:

• Maintenance projects and procedures are implemented within budget and on schedule.
• Improvement of mechanical integrity programs.
• Turnaround coordination for the site.
• Achievement of maximum output capacity, enhance plant efficiency, and maintain minimum operational cost.
• Management of the Maintenance group activities to ensure safe, cost-effective asset utilization supported by added value investment, while complying with all Cabot policy and statutory regulations related to the safety and environment.

This role is based at the Midland, MI location and is onsite 5 days a week and reports directly to the Facility General Manager.

• Develop and maintain a program for site improvements, introduction of new technology, and manage the execution of a capital expenditure and maintenance plan to ensure work is completed to a high standard in accordance with customer and project objectives.
• Develop and manage a work order system and preventative and predictive maintenance plan. Monitor and analyze the performance of the equipment and improve the efficiency.
• Ensure the quality of the spare parts and/or services purchased. Manage suppliers’/contractors’ performance and periodically carry out vendor assessment. Ensure that contractors comply with Cabot safety and all other site procedures.
• Actively participate in maintenance and capital budget preparation and cost expenditure forecasts. Review maintenance expenditure and forecasts on a regular basis to assure appropriate spending levels.
• Ensure maximum plant availability through the implementation and use of established reliability principles and optimal asset management. Ensure that optimal manning levels are maintained.
• Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
• Lead and develop a team of craft and maintenance employees

• Bachelors/University degree preferred, focus in Mechanical Engineering discipline is desired
• 5+ years in Maintenance and/or Reliability Engineering roles in manufacturing environment is required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience (develop and manage team members)
• Safety leadership experience is required
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance is required
• Project management experience is preferred
• Proven ability to manage & develop budget
• Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hotwork permitting, etc

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we…