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Senior Maintenance Manager

innophos Chicago Heights, IL

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About the role

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the maintenance team while promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Oversee maintenance, utilities, and facility operations supporting a 24/7 manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, buildings, grounds, and utility systems.

Plan, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work.

Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities, support production goals, and minimize downtime.

Manage preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs to improve equipment reliability.

Oversee the maintenance department budget and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.

Develop safety training and employee development programs to strengthen team capabilities.

Monitor department safety performance and housekeeping standards.

Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures and safety incidents, and implement corrective actions.

Track maintenance KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with management, employees, and union representatives to resolve workplace issues.

Support hiring, promotions, transfers, performance management, and other personnel decisions.

Assign work and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred fields of study:

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

5+ years leading an industrial maintenance organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with:

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

SMED

5S

Autonomous Maintenance

Maintenance storeroom operations and management

Reliability improvement methods and equipment failure analysis.

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Industrial safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Line Entry, Confined Space, and Hot Work.

Powerhouse, utilities, and plant infrastructure management.

Project management from concept through execution.

Knowledge of industrial maintenance repair, installation standards, codes, and specifications.

Experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Coach and develop employees.

Build team skills and capabilities.

Support labor relations and union interactions.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing plant environment.

Ability to climb stairs and navigate the production facility.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire

Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts

401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Company provided Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

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