Pay Grade: H
Applicants must satisfy job qualifications including work authorization, residence and/or language skills for the country in which the job is located unless Company-sponsorship is specifically stated as available.
Job DescriptionWe 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.
The Maintenance & Reliability Manager will provide leadership to maintenance personnel, planners, and 3rd party contract resources while driving continuous improvement in equipment performance, maintenance processes, and workforce capability. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for safety, operational excellence, and talent development.
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
EducationBachelor'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
Apply today to join Stepan Company and help shape the future of our Wilmington site. #LI-RV1 #LI-ONSITE
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. 
