Maintenance Manager

LANXESS

39d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all asset and facilities maintenance at the Kalama specialty chemical manufacturing site, a 24/7 synthetic organic chemical operation with complex continuous and batch processes.
Develops and executes maintenance strategies, systems, and processes to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective performance of plant assets.
Leads a maintenance organization of approximately 4 direct reports and 17 indirect reports, including maintenance professionals, craftsmen, and contractors.
Builds and sustains a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to align maintenance activities with operational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Owns the site asset management strategy, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, CMMS utilization, QA/QC standards, and maintenance cost control.
Works closely with maintenance planning, scheduling, and production teams to execute routine inspections, small outages, and major turnaround outages.
Ensures compliance with OSHA, PSM, RAGAGEP, and other applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Tracks and reports maintenance performance KPIs, supports audits and inspections, and leads corrective actions.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a 24/7 continuous chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working in PSM‑regulated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of chemical plant equipment, associated hazards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS (SAP strongly preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and safety documentation.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of building a strong safety and reliability culture.

Responsibilities

• asset and facilities maintenance
• Develops and executes maintenance strategies, systems, and processes
• Leads a maintenance organization
• Builds and sustains a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team
• Owns the site asset management strategy
• Works closely with maintenance planning, scheduling, and production teams
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, PSM, RAGAGEP, and other applicable regulatory and company requirements
• Tracks and reports maintenance performance KPIs, supports audits and inspections, and leads corrective actions
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is Min: $138,700 Mid: $184,900 Max: $231,300. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. As a general rule, most candidates start between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D- Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D- Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care- NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection- Aflac Benefits- Legal Assistance Program- Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager