Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineering & Capital Projects – Midland, MI Onsite

About the role

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join the Carbon Silica Technologies Business Operations team at the Midland, MI location. This role is responsible for overseeing the maintenance department and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a program for site improvements, introduction of new technology, and manage the execution of a capital expenditure and maintenance plan to ensure work is completed to a high standard in accordance with customer and project objectives.
• Develop and manage a work order system and preventative and predictive maintenance plan.
• Maintain and improve the efficiency of equipment.
• Ensure the quality of the spare parts and/or services purchased.
• Manage suppliers’/contractors’ performance and periodically carry out vendor assessments.
• Achieve maximum plant availability through the implementation and use of established reliability principles and optimal asset management.
• Maintain optimal manning levels.
• Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, and ensuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/University degree preferred, focus in Mechanical Engineering discipline is desired.
• 5+ years in Maintenance and/or Reliability Engineering roles in manufacturing environment is required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience (develop and manage team members).
• Safety leadership experience is required.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance is required.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage & develop budget.
• Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hotwork permitting, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Skills

• Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Project Management.
• Leadership.
• Team Management.
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Decision Making.
• Time Management.

Benefits

Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work. Growth – Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation. Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.” Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment.