Utilities & Plant Services Manager

Kao Corporation • Cincinnati, OH

91d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Facilities, as the Utilities & Maintenance Manager you will lead and manage maintenance (maintenance-related operational activities) and utility (RO water, WWT, compressed air, chilled water and bulk raw material processes) functions to ensure equipment availability, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime—supporting overall business operations and production goals. At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $100,000 - $120,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical discipline or Facilities Management, preferred.
• Associates degree in Facilities Management or Technical discipline.
• 5+ years maintenance management experience with proven excellent leadership.
• 3+ years experience in maintenance planning.
• 5+ years effective project management experience.
• Utilities system knowledge, e.g. boilers, steam, HVAC, chillers and refrigeration, compressed air, electrical, water/WWT.
• Technical training/certifications in electrical, mechanical and general construction trades.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of regulations and requirements of governing agencies, e.g. OSHA, MSD, EPA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team performing preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment & facilities.
• Ensure timely repairs & minimize equipment downtime.
• Manage CMMS.
• Supervise team and operation/maintenance of utility systems, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, electrical distribution system, RO water & WWT operations.
• Drive equipment reliability through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR.
• Lead teams of skilled trades personnel, technicians and team/shift leads.
• Foster culture of safety, accountability and training.
• Enforce safety policies and compliance as they relate to safety protocols.
• Manage maintenance and utility budgets, spare parts inventories & capital projects.
• Lead and participate in annual shutdowns, facility upgrades and expansions.
• Ensure business continuity by keeping utilities and production assets in optimal condition.
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Reduce costs and risks through proactive maintenance and utility optimization.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401(k) plus company match
• 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick)

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