Maintenance Manager

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.   

About the job:

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for planning, directing and controlling the work of the Maintenance Department to support and maintain production departments and infrastructure at the Green Bay – Howard sites commensurate with good engineering practices and in-line with company policies and procedures.  Key member of the site leadership team.

In your future role as a Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Lead the site maintenance function, ensuring effective asset maintenance, reliability, and operational performance.
• Manage and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop, implement, and sustain equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance projects, delivering safe, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve equipment failures and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the primary approver for high-risk permit activities, ensuring strict adherence to site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives across maintenance operations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Actively participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs, initiatives, audits, and site improvement activities.
• Support the implementation of site operating policies, HSSE goals, environmental compliance requirements, and waste management practices within your area of responsibility.
• Identify and manage potential health, safety, security, and environmental risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to minimize impact.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams, committees, and site projects that promote operational excellence and a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Site Manager.

We believe you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant plant experience, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, maintenance, plant operations, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of industrial utility systems, including steam, compressed air, cooling towers, chillers, and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing facilities, utilities, service contractors, and general site infrastructure.
• At least 5 years of experience working within a PSM/RMP-regulated environment.
• Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 3 years leading maintenance, operations, or technical teams.
• Experience managing maintenance projects and CAPEX budgets.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes, particularly ASME B31.3.
• Proficiency with SAP, CMMS platforms, and standard PC applications.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Experience using Enablon, EPI-MES, or similar operational and compliance systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, and respirators as needed.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.

Good to know:

• This is a full-time on-site position located in Green Bay, WI.
• This position reports directly into the Site Manager.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
  

About Nouryon:

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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