Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Solenis•United States of America, Kansas (Remote), KS

9d•$93,530 - $137,181•Onsite

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. Performs maintenance planning; develops, plans and executes upgrade and projects for corrective and/or preventive maintenance | Prepares designs, drawings and schedules of tasks to be performed | Sizes necessary resources to execute the scheduled maintenance | Selects suppliers and controls the quality of materials and services provided by them | Ensures the conservation of equipment and platforms and the quality of customer service in order to optimize the productivity of each equipment The Senior Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for all maintenance, reliability, and asset management functions within a chemical manufacturing plant. This role oversees multi-disciplinary maintenance teams, drives advanced reliability programs, ensures compliance with regulatory and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Quality to maximize equipment uptime, operational safety, and plant productivity. The Senior Maintenance Manager sets long-term maintenance strategies, manages capital and maintenance budgets, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to deliver world-class performance. To be successful in the role, a Senior Maintenance Manager needs to be committed to employee development, results-driven, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced, process-driven environment. Located at our Fort Scott, KS site, this role reports to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering OR equivalent technical experience
At least 10 years of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, coatings, or regulated manufacturing with direct plant leadership
At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams
Proven experience with PSM-regulated processes and mechanical integrity programs.
Significant experience with CMMS/EAM platforms and reliability improvement methodologies.
Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems used in chemical processing.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA, and maintenance safety standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with experience using RCA, RCM, and continuous improvement tools.
Financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets and capital planning.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and large projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Remains in a stationary position while working on a computer for prolonged periods of time
Moves around the production floor in the proper PPE on occasion throughout the shift
Exposure to odors and various temperature levels on occasion throughout the shift
Moves up to 25 pounds of materials on occasion throughout the shift
Communicates effectively both verbally and through written documents with others
Solves problems using on the job analysis and mathematical skills
Works at different times/ shifts based on business needs including some weekend hours

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the site’s multi-year maintenance and reliability strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and asset lifecycle needs.
Lead the maintenance organization (supervisors, planners, technicians, reliability engineers) across all shifts.
Establish maintenance governance systems, standards, and performance expectations for PM/PdM, work execution, and asset care.
Drive a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance team.
Lead implementation of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, condition monitoring).
Oversee root-cause analysis (RCA) for chronic equipment issues and implement engineering and process improvements to eliminate repeat failures.
Improve key reliability metrics: MTBF, MTTR, uptime/OEE, chronic downtime reduction, and maintenance cost per asset.
Optimize asset lifecycle decisions (repair/replace, obsolescence management, equipment standardization).
Lead mechanical integrity (MI) elements of PSM/RMP including inspections, testing, calibrations, and MI recordkeeping for pressure vessels, piping, relief devices, instrumentation, and safety-critical equipment.
Oversee MOC, PSSR, PHA/HAZOP action closure, and documentation of process safety–critical maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and other applicable codes and regulations.
Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned involving equipment reliability and maintenance work.
Oversee the planning and scheduling function to ensure efficient labor utilization and minimal downtime.
Ensure CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, etc.) accuracy in work orders, asset hierarchies, PM/PdM tasks, and spare parts.
Manage emergency and unplanned maintenance response; improve response times and repair effectiveness.
Coordinate major shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage plans, including contractor management and EHS compliance.
Partner with Engineering on capital project scope, design reviews, construction safety, commissioning, and asset handover.
Provide input on equipment selection, specifications, and reliability standards for new and replacement assets.
Lead maintenance-related projects to upgrade equipment, utilities, and plant infrastructure.
Optimize spare parts inventory levels and availability; manage storeroom KPIs (turnover, accuracy, critical spares).
Evaluate and manage vendor and contractor performance through KPIs and service-level agreements.
Ensure cost-effective procurement of parts, services, and maintenance contracts.
Develop and manage annual maintenance operating and capital budgets.
Track and report maintenance KPIs (uptime, backlog, PM/PdM compliance, wrench time, cost trends, safety metrics).
Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce downtime, improve asset health, and streamline work processes.
Implement digital tools (EAM, mobile work order systems, predictive analytics) to enhance maintenance performance.