Maintenance Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Maintenance Manager to join our facilities team!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees.

Work with Production, EHS, & Engineering to support continuous improvement activities, develop Reliability Centered Maintenance program to support plant Operations, manage and maintain multiple buildings on campus by coordinating outside specialty vendors'

• Supervisor of multi-discipline team of mechanics, electricians, instrument techs, and contractors to perform preventative maintenance, routine, and emergency repairs
• Utilize and upgrade current CMMS to drive metrics towards a more preventative maintenance focused culture
• Develops and manages KPIs to measure department strategy and goals
• Manage planning, schedules and spare parts management for the department
• Develops department budgets and operates within budgets
• Analyze root cause of equipment failures and plans corrective actions to achieve efficient and consistent production processes
• Provide direction to improve equipment and systems monitoring
• Ensures all operations are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with regulations and company policies and ensures all employees use and follow company requirements for PPE and safety equipment
• Ensures cleanliness and good housekeeping standards are met in all work areas
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Responsible for staffing, training and supervision of maintenance and facility employees
• Maintains consumable items and PPE stocks, coordinates distribution to usage points, ensuring availability for efficient chemical operations
• Performs and participates in incident investigations as required
• Participates in emergency response as required and according to training level
• Assists other departments as required to ensure overall performance of the plant
• Ensures all employees are treated fairly and equitably by established and well-communicated guidelines
• Updates Process Safety Information and MOC systems as replacements are made
• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations
• Work with Engineering to help manage multiple capital improvement projects to support the site goal of increased capital investment and expansions
• Coordinates contracted support for routine maintenance of facilities and buildings including grounds, HVAC, plumbing, gas and electric servicing as required
• This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the operation and management of the shift and overall campus

• Knowledge of the general operation of chemical plant processes and auxiliary equipment associated with manufacturing functions
• Experience managing personnel and processes through Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Knowledge of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Programs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Methods and Continuous Improvement Methods
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for the handling of hazardous materials
• Knowledge of safety regulations, safe work practices and safety equipment
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records, inventory status and control of all plant equipment and training records
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plant and equipment drawings, procedures, emergency response manuals, production orders and Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely and communicate in a professional manner both written and orally with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong demonstrated leadership, influence and supervisory skills
• Must be able to access all areas of facility
• Must be able to wear SCBA, and be able to participate in ERT

• BS/BA Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years experience as a Maintenance or Reliability Engineer
• 5+ years experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Manager
• Competent with Microsoft Office, SAP, including experience working with plant process control systems