Maintenance Manager

Job Highlights

• The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all asset and facilities maintenance at the Kalama specialty chemical manufacturing site, a 24/7 synthetic organic chemical operation with complex continuous and batch processes.
• Develops and executes maintenance strategies, systems, and processes to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective performance of plant assets.
• Leads a maintenance organization of approximately 4 direct reports and 17 indirect reports, including maintenance professionals, craftsmen, and contractors.
• Builds and sustains a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to align maintenance activities with operational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Owns the site asset management strategy, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, CMMS utilization, QA/QC standards, and maintenance cost control.
• Works closely with maintenance planning, scheduling, and production teams to execute routine inspections, small outages, and major turnaround outages.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, PSM, RAGAGEP, and other applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Tracks and reports maintenance performance KPIs, supports audits and inspections, and leads corrective actions.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a 24/7 continuous chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working in PSM‑regulated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of chemical plant equipment, associated hazards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS (SAP strongly preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and safety documentation.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of building a strong safety and reliability culture.

Location:

Kalama
Employee Type:
Regular

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is Min: $138,700 Mid: $184,900 Max: $231,300. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. As a general rule, most candidates start between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
  - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  - Norton Life Lock  device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  - Aflac Benefits
  - Legal Assistance Program
  - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10…