Pacific International has been retained by a leading chemical manufacturer seeking a Senior Maintenance Leader at the organization's largest and highly critical site. The Manager of Maintenance & Reliability is a pivotal role focused on overseeing the maintenance team to ensure the efficient completion of maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and improvements for complex chemical processing and ancillary equipment. This leader will drive efforts to eliminate operational issues, maintain facilities and equipment at optimal performance levels, and ensure safe, cost-effective, and energy-efficient operations. The role also entails implementing preventive maintenance programs and spearheading reliability improvement initiatives to meet performance metrics.

This position requires a hands-on leader with proven experience in building teams, holding others accountable, and driving change. The ideal candidate is proactive, unafraid to ask tough questions, and skilled at delegating and prioritizing tasks. They will develop and implement processes to enhance operational efficiency while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

With significant growth opportunities, this role offers the chance to build a cohesive, high-performing team that prioritizes safety, efficient processes, and seamless communication. It is a perfect fit for a results-driven professional eager to lead with vision, transform systems, and drive long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Planning :

• Lead site turnaround planning and provide direction to the maintenance team.
• Champion safety, planning, TPM/reliability, cost, efficiency, quality, and labor utilization.
• Establish and drive maintenance goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Maintenance Programs :

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Apply reliability best practices to ensure equipment dependability and efficiency.
• Ensure spare parts and critical equipment lists are maintained and stocked.

Continuous Improvement :

• Analyze and resolve process concerns and performance gaps.
• Initiate and implement corrective, preventive, and improvement actions.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Health, Safety, Environmental, and continuous improvement plans.

Budget Management :

• Manage departmental budget, including plant repair and maintenance expenses.
• Evaluate long-term project and property improvement needs, providing recommendations to management.

Training & Development :

• Develop and facilitate training programs for maintenance personnel.

Collaboration & Communication :

• Work closely with the site management team to reduce downtime and enhance preventive maintenance.
• Maintain open communication to ensure positive customer relations.
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Plant Manager.

Operational Efficiency :

• Oversee timely ordering of materials and parts.
• Create a safe working environment to minimize incidents and injuries.

Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of plant maintenance expertise, including 5+ years in chemical operations (preferred).
• Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher (mechanical engineering preferred).
• Skilled in interpreting business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Experienced in drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical abilities with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Highly organized with excellent process and time management skills.
• Adept at collaborating with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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