Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Imerys • Lompoc, CA

66d • $135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. The Maintenance & Reliability Manager will serve as a technical expert for all maintenance areas, providing analysis, recommendations, and oversight of initiatives targeting safety, compliance, production, equipment availability, and budget. This position is on-site and involves frequent walking, standing, and exposure to manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in maintenance management, work management, and reliability programs.
• 7+ years in heavy industrial environment.
• 5+ years supervising personnel, preferably in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for all maintenance areas, providing analysis, recommendations, and oversight of initiatives targeting safety, compliance, production, equipment availability, and budget.
• Lead maintenance team in applying best practices to maximize equipment reliability and resource availability.
• Institutionalize organized maintenance processes by driving planning, scheduling, and work execution.
• Benchmark and perform gap analysis of procedures, practices, and performance measures.
• Lead improvement initiatives identified through root cause analysis, compliance needs, growth, or cost reduction.
• Develop departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and vendor/contractor management.
• Ensure maintenance objectives are completed on time and within budget.
• Establish preventive, predictive maintenance tasks and work schedules.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and initiate corrective actions.
• Optimize spare parts and equipment historical data management.
• Develop equipment integrity plan aligning strategic planning, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance projects from concept to implementation.
• Mentor and develop subordinates for succession planning.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis and present project justifications.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage maintenance constraints and opportunities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401K match savings plan
• Holidays
• Discretionary bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees