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

Maintenance Manager

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.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• 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

What You'll Bring to Cabot:

• 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

How We'll Support Your Success:

• 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 do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.