Senior Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Innophos is searching for a Senior Maintenance Manager at our Nashville, TN plant location. Provide leadership to an industrial maintenance organization in support of a 24/7/365 chemical manufacturing operation. Responsible for driving continuous improvements in EHS performance, equipment reliability, manpower utilization, maintenance execution, and maintenance costs.

• Demonstrates by personal example management's commitment to protect the environment, the safety and health of all employees and contractors working at the site, and to driving sustainability in plant operations
• Provides vision and leadership to drive continuous improvement across all maintenance, utility, and facilities services activities at the site
• Directs activities and workflow for each maintenance discipline engaged in the repair, maintenance & installation of machines, tools, & equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds & utility systems of the site
• Ensures the proper planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities
• Works closely with site Operations Manager to prioritize and coordinate resolutions to maintenance issues and operational strategies
• Ensures that the mechanical integrity/preventive maintenance program is fully executed
• Budget responsibility for all site maintenance activities
• Develops and implements appropriate safety training and personnel development activities related to changes in procedures, accountability and to obtain optimal operational performance
• Monitors safety performance and housekeeping within the department
• Facilitate or initiate Root Cause Failure Analysis of failed equipment or safety incidents
• Develop, track and ensures timely reporting of report Maintenance KPI to drive continuous improvement
• Conducts meetings to resolve or affect resolution of grievances with management, employee and union representative
• Recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, and conformance to policies and procedures

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Preferred areas of study: Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• 10 or more years of industrial maintenance experience with 5 or more years of experience leading an industrial maintenance organization

• World Class Maintenance - TPM, SMED, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance Storeroom Operations and Management
• Reliability Improvement technologies, methodologies, and analysis
• Use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Industrial safety with emphasis on life critical procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Line Entry, Confined Space, and Hot Work
• Powerhouse, utilities, and plant infrastructure management
• Extensive Project Management - Concept to Execution
• Industrial Maintenance repair and installation standards, codes, guidelines, and specifications
• Experience in a food-grade manufacturing facility is a plus

• Employee coaching
• Skills development
• Labor relations

• Work is performed on the plant floor and in an office environment
• Ability to climb stairs

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.