Maintenance Manager

What we offerExplore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/SUMMARYThis position is within the Care Solutions segment and has responsibility at the Milton site maintenance department which is a multi-user site mainly focused on the practice of alkoxylation and quaternization based process technologies. The Maintenance Manager ensures that a culture of safety is a value and a part of everyone’s daily life. The position is responsible for the maintenance department to provide leadership and support of the group and ensure reliability and availability of plant equipment in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of production. The position is responsible for and directs the Milton site on preventive, corrective and compliance maintenance activities, equipment reliability assurance, mechanical integrity programs and EHSQ compliance on critical safety devices, executes against safety and general work permit operations including EHSQ, Production, Maintenance and Logistics. This position is responsible for organizational development and training to corporate and segment policies and is an active leader for the site leadership across allfunctions.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the site maintenance department to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant equipment supporting production.Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS, OSHA, PSM, EPA, and regulatory requirements.Direct preventive, corrective, and compliance maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and availability.Oversee mechanical integrity programs, inspections, calibrations, and maintenance of critical safety systems and equipment.Coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, work orders, and contractor activities, including safe work permit execution.Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and SAP maintenance systems to support efficient operations.Lead equipment replacement, CAPEX, and continuous improvement projects, including Management of Change (MOC) activities.Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to improve equipment performance, safety, and reliability.Develop, coach, and manage maintenance personnel through hiring, training, cross-training, performance management, and organizational development.Partner with site leadership, engineering, production, logistics, and EHS teams to support operational goals and drive continuous improvement.REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience, preferably within the chemical process industry.Demonstrated experience leading maintenance operations in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and maintenance planning.Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance programs.Proficiency with SAP Maintenance (PM) or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).Experience leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives.Proven ability to manage maintenance teams, contractors, budgets, and capital projects.Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Mechanical Integrity standards (API, ASME, NFPA, NEC, etc.) preferred.Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:Medical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid time off plan401(k) savings plansHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsDisability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveTuition ReimbursementThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.Your ApplicationTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via ourcareersportal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at . Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, statingyour earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Malika Carrington (C)Company isEvonik CorporationSummaryLocation: Milton, WIType: Full time Evonik