Poromerics Maintenance Area Manager

DuPont Electronic Materials CMP•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Poromerics Maintenance Area Manager Responsible for daily leadership and organization of the maintenance team by managing the preventative/predictive/corrective maintenance systems to optimize equipment reliability, prioritizing maintenance requests, overseeing facility management and ensuring cost effective maintenance services. Responsible for having a firm knowledge of the plant’s layout, systems, and equipment. Must be able to anticipate plant priorities and make adjustments as needed. Utilizes equipment experience and six sigma training to approach site issues with a problem-solving mentality. Accountable for the safety of the maintenance processes and personnel Partners with the Unit Manager, Area Managers, and the First Line Supervisors to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Relentlessly pursues maximum plant reliability to reduce department unplanned events and support safe operations. Teaches and encourages behaviors to support reliable operations. Establish strategic and tactical priorities by partnering with operations, finance, supply chain, safety, engineering and other organizations. Coach, train, counsel and manage performance of direct reports. Flexible and adaptive to implement change with needed with urgency Continue the transition of the team towards higher focus on predictive/preventive maintenance and digital connectivity. Plan for and oversee execution of asset repairs, modifications, installations and improvements on time and within budget Plan and execute turnaround activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and timely completion of all tasks. Shows courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed. Challenges status quo and past norms to make the operation more safe and effective. Keeps active field presence and assesses work activities routinely to maintain awareness of plant needs and understanding of personnel behaviors. Evaluate training and staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate, qualified resourcing that meets business needs. Actively manage cost to deliver reductions and increased efficiency. Establish and track annual team performance KPIs that drive delivery of business objectives. Lead Maintenance Training initiatives Holds themselves and others accountable for return on investment of projects, and ensures compliance with financial reporting rules/practices within the facility Supports and drives continuous improvement by being active and ensuring operations participation in opportunity analysis sessions and plant improvements. Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses in the maintenance space, participate as SME as needed Lead facility/utilities PMs and improvements Execute continuous improvement projects

Requirements

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred
7+ years of experience in manufacturing
Strong mechanical aptitude and project management skills
Experience leading and managing the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment.
Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP

Nice To Haves

Experience with plant data management and analytical systems preferred
Poromerics process knowledge and experience a plus
Safe Work Permit writing certification a plus
Green Belt certification a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily leadership and organization of the maintenance team by managing the preventative/predictive/corrective maintenance systems to optimize equipment reliability
Prioritizing maintenance requests
Overseeing facility management and ensuring cost effective maintenance services
Responsible for having a firm knowledge of the plant’s layout, systems, and equipment
Must be able to anticipate plant priorities and make adjustments as needed
Utilizes equipment experience and six sigma training to approach site issues with a problem-solving mentality
Accountable for the safety of the maintenance processes and personnel
Partners with the Unit Manager, Area Managers, and the First Line Supervisors to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements
Relentlessly pursues maximum plant reliability to reduce department unplanned events and support safe operations
Teaches and encourages behaviors to support reliable operations
Establish strategic and tactical priorities by partnering with operations, finance, supply chain, safety, engineering and other organizations
Coach, train, counsel and manage performance of direct reports
Flexible and adaptive to implement change with needed with urgency
Continue the transition of the team towards higher focus on predictive/preventive maintenance and digital connectivity
Plan for and oversee execution of asset repairs, modifications, installations and improvements on time and within budget
Plan and execute turnaround activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and timely completion of all tasks
Shows courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed
Challenges status quo and past norms to make the operation more safe and effective
Keeps active field presence and assesses work activities routinely to maintain awareness of plant needs and understanding of personnel behaviors
Evaluate training and staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate, qualified resourcing that meets business needs
Actively manage cost to deliver reductions and increased efficiency
Establish and track annual team performance KPIs that drive delivery of business objectives
Lead Maintenance Training initiatives
Holds themselves and others accountable for return on investment of projects, and ensures compliance with financial reporting rules/practices within the facility
Supports and drives continuous improvement by being active and ensuring operations participation in opportunity analysis sessions and plant improvements
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses in the maintenance space, participate as SME as needed
Lead facility/utilities PMs and improvements
Execute continuous improvement projects