Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Maintenance & Reliability Manager Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28401 Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead all maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity activities for our complex chemical manufacturing facility. This plant leadership staff position will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain teams and is responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of plant equipment and systems. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the maintenance and reliability team, including planners and technicians Drive a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements Oversee execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs Implement and sustain effective planning and scheduling processes Improve equipment reliability and uptime through data‑driven decision making Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions Manage maintenance budgets, cost control, and resource allocation Partner with Operations and Engineering to align priorities and improve plant performance Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and schedule compliance Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and long‑term asset strategies Qualifications 8+ years of maintenance and/or reliability experience in manufacturing or industrial operations Prior leadership experience managing maintenance teams Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar) Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability tools Proven problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead and shape maintenance and reliability strategy at a critical manufacturing site Work with a collaborative leadership team focused on operational excellence Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package Career growth and development opportunities Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr