Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Maintenance and Utilities Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where wetruly believeour people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, creates ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability,collaborationand innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future. As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy,we’relooking for a Maintenance Manager, responsible for providing the technical expertise and support for the development, design implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems with a view toward improving production efficiency and plant reliability, reducing manufacturing costs and improving safety standards. Accountable for planning, coordination and implementation of effective asset care strategies at the most efficient cost. Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Who We’re Looking For: B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 5 -10 years of relevant industry experience. Previous experience with a CMMS. Previous experience with SAP Maintenance Module. Competency in core engineering disciplines. Works effectively in a team environment. Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities. Expertise with any of the following: process equipment, filling or packaging equipment, cleaning validation planning and execution, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), chemical process engineering and pharmaceutical process development. PE in Chemical, Mechanical, or Controls Systems Engineering a plus. PMP certification or former certification a plus. Working knowledge of FDA regulations, NFPA regulations, and OSHA regulations. Experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to management. Demonstrated technical/analytical skills and attention to detail. Required to document processes followed to ensure repeatability and verify accuracy of conclusions. Ability to interface with all levels in the organization, including manufacturing or lab personnel and senior management. Ability to drive teams and suppliers to complete commitments and projects in a timely manner. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel required: pivot tables and graphs; expertise with word-processing and presentation software with proficiency in PowerPoint to create and edit presentations. Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, trending, and factor analysis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. What You’ll Be Doing: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Spearhead Computerized Maintenance Management System implementation. Ensure systems, training, procedures and performance expectations comply with SHE policies and result in zero harm to employees, contractors and the environment. Ensure repairs and maintenance costs are controlled to budget. Develop cost reduction initiatives focused on project execution, maintenance excellence tools and predictive and preventive techniques. Responsible for developing effective asset care strategies (predictive and preventive) and providing for efficient repair of all plant equipment and facilities, such that downtimes are at or below agreed standards. Ensure competent and efficient manpower management. Ensure effective storeroom and spare parts management. Manage effective turnaround strategies to minimize plant outages and lower costs. Look for opportunities to work in conjunction with operations to minimize unscheduled outages. Develop and implement a 3-year Capital Plan in conjunction with site departments. All projects are to be on time, within budget and delivering the agreed scope. Ensure design and construction of new plants and equipment follow government and industry standards for safety and environmental issues. Develop and maintain contacts with various governments and other external third-party agencies required to obtain relevant permits and appropriate annual inspections. Ensure that project standards and procedures are developed and maintained, including the required Hazard Studies. Participate in and drive site wide initiatives for employee performance improvement, culture survey actions and safety improvement. Participate in site senior staff meetings and corporate/multi-site initiatives as necessary. Lead sustainability impact assessments for projects. Provides guidance to other engineers within the organization. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position directs all facilities, maintenance, and reliability objectives for the site. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, give oral instructions; listen and hear instructions, customer and/or employee responses, etc. The position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds. Work Environment: This job operates in a pilot plant and laboratory/construction setting. This job may require work around organic solvents and caustic materials. Ability to walk, sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours. May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and/or stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods. What We Offer: Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately. Wellness Reimbursement Career Development Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and long-term disability Additional Information: This is an on-site position based at our Alabaster, Alabama location. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Croda Singapore