LANXESS

Head of Maintenance - Multi-Site Operations

LANXESS$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or related technical field.
  • 10+ years managing maintenance teams in manufacturing/chemical processing.
  • Proven leadership in mentoring and team performance management.
  • Advanced SAP proficiency for maintenance planning and inventory.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with material compatibility knowledge.
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for building cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for multiple facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas.
  • Manage a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget effectively.
  • Oversee MRO storerooms, ensuring optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.
  • Direct technical decisions regarding specialized equipment in bromine production.
  • Collaborate on capital spending for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
  • Enhance mechanical integrity processes to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Drive a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to high work standards.
  • Coach and mentor supervisors to foster a high-performing maintenance team.
  • Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and cost-effective solutions.
  • Plan and execute annual turnarounds to minimize downtime.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage multi-million-dollar maintenance budgets.
  • Engagement with specialized production processes in bromine chemistry.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on capital projects.
  • Focus on safety and compliance within a culture of operational excellence.
  • Development opportunities through mentorship and team coaching.
Full Job Description
Job Highlights

  • Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.
  • Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
  • Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
  • Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.
  • Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.
  • Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.
  • Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.
  • Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.
  • Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.


Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
  • Proven leadership experience, including mentoring supervisors and driving team performance (e.g., leading teams of 10+).
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning and inventory management.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in material compatibility for chemical processing equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building cross-functional relationships.


Location El Dorado Central
Employee Type Regular

About LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Learn more about LANXESS
Size
14,886 employees
Industry
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