Maintenance Manager

A global specialty chemicals manufacturer focused on additives that improve surface properties such as wetting, dispersing, defoaming, and lubrication across coatings, inks, adhesives, and industrial applications. It supports customers with customized formulations, technical expertise, and production capabilities across multiple international markets. BASIC JOB FUNCTION: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and maintenance of all plant operating equipment, and facility buildings. Monitors and maintains the efficient operation of equipment and facility, with safety and good housekeeping as a priority. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Works with supervisors/managers to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks * Engages with team members to discuss upcoming work assignments; delegates assignments based on team member(s) skills and experience * Oversees and evaluates maintenance department team and ensure ongoing training and development of all team member skill sets * Manages preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure maintenance costs are minimized while tracking reliability improvements * Conducts root-cause failure analysis on component and critical equipment failures to include resolution and corrective action implementation * Provides technical support and training to maintenance team and production personnel on component and critical equipment issues and solutions * Responsible for preventive maintenance for systems and equipment. Schedule target dates for restoration/repair/replacement of inoperative components and parts * Develops and maintains working relationships with current contractors/vendors/service providers and evaluates the marketplace for new contacts as needed * Understands upkeep of electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gear boxes, agitators, shrink wrap machines, etc.; and all utilities such as boilers, chillers, air compressors and wastewater systems * Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner; and completes all work instructions / orders and forms * Maintains electronic maintenance records for site (preventative maintenance, equipment files, and work order system) * Complies with all plant safety rules, mechanical integrity procedures and plant maintenance procedures. Attends & participates in team safety meetings & site safety programs EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor"s degree in engineering or related field (Mechanical or Chemical) * Minimum 2-5 years" experience working in a chemical plant with an emphasis on plant equipment or project management with a preference to previous maintenance supervision experience * Prior experience in maintenance engineering with an emphasis on chemical compatibility, equipment failure analysis and system troubleshooting * Prior experience reading schematics, plant and equipment drawings preferred * Training and working knowledge of project management concepts * Prior experience using computerized maintenance management software By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, Al-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Synerfac Technical Staffing and our contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at