Engineering & Maintenance Manager

allnex•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Detailed, results oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and develop plans to execute to satisfy daily operational needs while maintaining focus on longer-term strategic needs.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
High level of proficiency in computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, SAP, LIMS, PI, AutoCAD, DCS/PLCs, etc.

Responsibilities

Ensures all personal activities adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards and demonstrates Visible Safety Leadership through repeated Plant walkthroughs.
Defines scope/planning and serves as project manager for Capital Project improvements as well as manages financial aspects of the site’s capital improvement plan.
Leads Automation efforts and responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and fully utilizing control systems as well as providing off-hours support if needed.
Conducts Process Safety Management activities such as management of change, process hazards analyses, pre-startup safety reviews, etc.
Leads Mechanical Integrity program by interacting with 3rd Party engineers and inspectors to schedule and conduct inspections, interpret reports, and drive the execution of follow-up actions.
Manages site Maintenance department including short-term planning as well as execution of numerous projects and activities during shutdowns and turnarounds.
Provides leadership through Contractor Management to ensure work completed meets Allnex SHE and engineering standards.
Aligns with Operations personnel and conducts activities such as chemistry and chemical process troubleshooting to aid meeting production goals.
Drives Continuous Improvement through tools such as six sigma, lean, workout, etc.
Supports Quality Management System efforts through ownership of detailed operating procedures, execution of corrective actions, and participation in internal audit programs.