Americas Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Americas Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Location: Kalamazoo, MI, US Langley, SC, US Alpharetta, GA, US East St Louis, IL, US Wallingford, CT, US North Augusta, SC, US Willow Island, WV, US Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex> t generations – and that's exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Americas Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead and elevate our regional engineering and maintenance function. In this role, you will act as a key driver of asset optimization, capital investment strategy, and operational excellence across multiple sites. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the effective allocation of capital, enhance maintenance practices, and lead transformation initiatives that improve reliability, safety, and overall performance. This is a highly visible leadership position for someone who enjoys influencing through collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and delivering sustainable results across a diverse regional footprint. If you are passionate about optimizing assets, leading transformation, and making a tangible impact in a dynamic industrial environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Americas capital spend reporting, forecasting, and prioritization to address budgetary challenges proactively.
• Collaborate with site teams to develop and implement a 5-year asset management plan, including major repairs and replacements.
• Drive regional best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and maintenance standards, including mechanical integrity and outage planning.
• Develop high-level capital estimates and partner with Finance, Manufacturing, and Business teams to build robust business cases for strategic projects.
• Identify and implement cost-effective engineering solutions to optimize capital expenditures without compromising safety, quality, or performance.
• Support and evaluate engineering solutions for new equipment, processes, and modifications to existing operations.
• Lead the transfer and implementation of new process technologies and best practices across manufacturing sites.
• Influence, coach, and develop site engineering and maintenance leaders through a strong indirect leadership model.
• Actively engage with key stakeholders on strategic capital projects, ensuring alignment and effective execution.
• Communicate critical project updates and provide technical support to manufacturing teams as needed.

Required skills and experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in the chemical industry, preferably in project engineering, maintenance, or technical support roles. Strong leadership, initiative, and interpersonal skills. Solid technical knowledge of industrial equipment and processes. Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational capabilities. Structured and analytical mindset with fact-based decision-making skills. Strong cost estimation and financial acumen. Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization, internally and externally. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Strong communication skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.

We offer We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.