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W. R. Grace Maintenance and Engineering Manager in East Chicago, Indiana
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
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Date:Nov 26, 2024
Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Annual Wage Range:$110,400.00 - $151,800.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.
Job Description
We are hiring aMaintenance and Engineering Managerto join our dynamic team at our East Chicago, IN site reporting directly to the Plant Manager on a M-F day schedule. This role will provide leadership responsibilities for all maintenance and engineering activities including all aspects of tactical and strategic initiatives for EHS performance, maintenance and reliability programs, capital project execution, cost, customer satisfaction, employee/team development, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and continuous improvement.
The East Chicago plant, a historic site in operation since 1892, manufactures Sodium Silicate and LUDOX® Colloidal Silica, serving diverse industries worldwide. With a dedicated union workforce of about 50 employees, the plant ensures high-quality production and global distribution.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement maintenance and engineering plans, including strategy, goals, metrics, and annual objectives.
Manage and ensure the realization of the annual maintenance plan, including cost control.
Oversee maintenance work processes and systems.
Participate in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Direct capital and project efforts in a manufacturing environment.
Collaborate with corporate resources to manage capital and expense projects, supporting the engineering team.
Ensure safe, timely, and efficient operation of all production equipment and assets.
Interface with Departmental Managers and Supervisors to maintain functional and safe plant equipment.
Provide strategic direction for equipment installation and modification.
Promote a continuous improvement culture, including Six Sigma and Lean tools.
Physical Requirements and Environment
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, chemical engineering preferred
5+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
2+ years in a leadership role
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of PSM programs
Chemical manufacturing experience
Team leadership and coordination skills
CMRP and/or PMP certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong ownership to drive organization results and improvement
Union experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market:GaryNearest Secondary Market:Chicago
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