Maintenance Manager at BASF – United States

Now hiring! Maintenance Manager

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our Dispersions & Resins (ED) team in Wyandotte, Michigan. (Onsite)

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for direct management of the maintenance department, including our planner/scheduler and team of mechanical & instrumentation/electrical technicians.  In this role, you will be responsible for the overall work management process, providing technical leadership to ensure occupational safety, workmanship quality, and workforce skills development.  You will be responsible for the efficient and cost-effective execution of maintenance and production support services, in accordance with industry best-in-class maintenance processes, to ensure effective asset reliability.  You will set department goals and objectives based on plant asset targets, monitoring performance against those objectives.

As a Maintenance Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Leadership: Provide leadership of the Maintenance team; high level of presence in Maintenance activities; sets the example for integrity and priorities; utilizes Mindset & Behaviors tools and principles to drive behaviors; accepts responsibility for results.  Drives change, including Maintenance Process Improvement (MPI). 
• EHS Excellence: Set high standards for plant safety; places health and safety of team above all other priorities; holding self and team accountable for leading their own contributions towards the plant’s EHS results; active participant in performing safety contacts while encouraging CHAMPS participation within the Maintenance team; responsible for PSM/Process Safety for Wyandotte Dispersions & Resins in the area of PM completions; expects and demands the highest standards for Safety performance from Maintenance personnel.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensures that Operational needs drive Maintenance priorities; recognizes and rewards Operations focus of the team; work closely with Operations Director, Process Technology Manager, Production Team Lead and others to improve Asset Effectiveness; supports improvements that drive FTQ; oversees comprehensive reliability program, including bad actors and RCAs.
• Cost Effectiveness: Responsible for Maintenance Budget; creates a culture of Continuous Improvement; seeks ways to reduce cost without compromising safety or reliability; understands cost drivers; supports development of projects to drive down CoPQ; maintains excellent relationships with Wyandotte site Engineering in support of Asset Integrity; monitors Maintenance spending and takes action as necessary; analyze and maintain Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as Backlog & Overdue PMs.
• Team Development: Priority on skill development for Maintenance personnel; implements “Best Team” concept by challenging and motivating team to meet stretch targets; holds individuals and teams accountable for results; provides coaching for development of employees both inside and outside of immediate team; always “hires up” for improvement of team as team composition changes; provides career and development goals for direct reports.

If you...

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 8 years or more of overall experience or more than 10 years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management experience, including peer influencing and culture change; Developed organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated and works independently with general supervision
• Experience with asset reliability and maintenance work process
• Working knowledge of SAP maintenance transaction codes

   Other:

• BASF & International Engineering Standards
• Root Cause Analysis
• Risk-Based Maintenance Concepts
• Maintenance Process Improvements (MPI) & associated KPIs
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA/MIOSHA/DEQ regulation and requirements
• Prior maintenance experience in a PSM/RMP environment is a plus.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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