Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Maintenance & Reliability Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead all maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity activities for our complex chemical manufacturing facility. This plant leadership staff position will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain teams and is responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant equipment and systems.

The Maintenance & Reliability Manager will provide leadership to maintenance personnel, planners, and 3rd party contract resources while driving continuous improvement in equipment performance, maintenance processes, and workforce capability. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for safety, operational excellence, and talent development.

• Lead and develop the maintenance and reliability team, including planners and technicians
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements
• Oversee execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Implement and sustain effective planning and scheduling processes
• Improve equipment reliability and uptime through data-driven decision making
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions
• Manage maintenance budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to align priorities and improve plant performance
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and schedule compliance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and long-term asset strategies

• 8+ years of maintenance and/or reliability experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
• Prior leadership experience managing maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar)
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability tools
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Education Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead and shape maintenance and reliability strategy at a critical manufacturing site

Work with a collaborative leadership team focused on operational excellence

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career growth and development opportunities