Maintenance Leader

Bakelite Synthetics•Taylorsville, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Leader: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities, protecting our people, communities, and customers. Drive operational excellence by improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance and engineering processes. Lead and develop high-performing maintenance and engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. Support sustainable manufacturing by implementing projects that reduce energy usage, waste, and environmental impact. Enable Bakelite’s growth and customer commitments through effective capital planning, project execution, and reliability strategies. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. Life in Taylorsville: Located in Southeast Mississippi, Taylorsville is just an hour outside Jackson and Hattiesburg.    Taylorsville is home to a variety of industries, including lumber, manufacturing, agriculture and finance.  Our Taylorsville team has strong ties to the local community and participates in the town’s annual Halloween event, Farmers Market and holiday tree decorating event.  Nearby attractions include the Bienville National Forest and several picturesque state parks and lakes for camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing.  Taylorsville is 30 minutes from Laurel, Mississippi – the setting of HGTV’s “Home Town” and location of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Be sure to also check out the Hattiesburg Zoo and Mississippi Armed Forces Museum in nearby Hattiesburg. With the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport just an hour away, you can easily hop a flight to anywhere in the world.    Nearby educational institutions include Jones College and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably chemical manufacturing.
Demonstrated leadership experience in maintenance, engineering, or reliability functions.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment systems.
Proven ability to manage budgets, capital projects, and maintenance programs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
Experience with OSHA PSM, Mechanical Integrity, MOC, and HAZOP processes.
Familiarity with CMMS, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability tools, SAP preferred.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
Experience supporting sustainability or energy-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance and engineering activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to support production and reliability goals.
Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution, including plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, plant modifications, and process improvements.
Partner with Operations, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Finance teams to achieve site objectives.
Drive compliance with OSHA PSM, Mechanical Integrity, MOC, and environmental regulations.
Use data, KPIs, and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities and guide decision-making.