Reliabilities Maintenance & Utilities Manager

ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC•Terre Haute, IN

60d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

ENTEK is seeking a Reliabilities Maintenance & Utilities Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, operation, and maintenance of critical ancillary and facility support systems in a manufacturing facility. The role links operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability, maximize productivity, and support continuous improvement. The manager oversees maintenance planning, resource coordination, and ancillary operations to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance, and works closely with production operations and the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or operations experience; equivalent combinations of education, technical experience, and supervisory experience will also be considered.
Strong knowledge of CMMS software and maintenance management systems.
Understanding of plant utility and ancillary systems operation.
Experience with equipment startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and recovery from equipment or power failures.
Strong organizational and project planning skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to interpret technical documents, engineering data, reports, and procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present information clearly and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
Hands-on approach and willingness to support plant operations when needed.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to frequently communicate with employees and contractors.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Facilities Operating Engineer License.
Experience leading maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing or supervising maintenance and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Review, prioritize, and coordinate non-emergency maintenance work orders.
Evaluate maintenance work scope and determine an efficient approach to completing the work.
Plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
Develop integrated maintenance schedules aligned with labor, materials, tools, permits, and equipment availability.
Ensure maintenance resources are prepared to respond to emergencies.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Facility Managers and other departments to minimize operational disruptions.
Perform post-maintenance reviews to evaluate work quality and effectiveness.
Identify improvements to preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, inventory management, and maintenance processes.
Use CMMS systems to plan, schedule, track, and analyze maintenance activities.
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S programs, Rapid Improvement Events, and standardized work practices.
Drive continuous improvement to enhance workforce productivity, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to support training and development of ancillary operators and maintenance personnel.
Promote collaboration between Maintenance and Ancillary Operations.
Assist with workforce planning, employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and environmental requirements.
Support proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste materials.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout, respiratory protection, and applicable safety procedures.
Maintain a safe work environment while supporting operational excellence.