Senior Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Senior Manager – Maintenance and Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

A Senior Maintenance and Engineering Manager partners with the site leadership team to drive the site’s operational success. This position will guide a team of maintenance professionals and engineers and be responsible for the physical plant including buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and fire prevention standards. Additionally, this position will manage plant engineering activities to include capital expenditures, designs, cost estimations, capital requests, and selection/construction projects. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, the Senior Engineering and Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

A Senior Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Develops, coaches, and leads a staff of maintenance and engineering professionals  
• Manages the maintenance and engineering departments while identifying and implementing any improvements to align with business goals
• Evaluates and implements cost savings and process improvements to ensure expense controls and cost savings
• Meets or exceeds financial and budgetary goals for designated departments and the site
• Oversees the plant preventative maintenance program, including coordination, scheduling and ensuring completion
• Champions the improvement of an autonomous maintenance program 
• Utilizes and advances the CMMS system for documentation, ticketing and maintenance management activities 
• Leads various CAPEX projects from conception to completion in a timely and cost efficient manner
• Reviews and implements value adding maintenance KPIs
• Drives plant CI program that focuses on minimizing downtime, improving throughput, etc. 
• Leads and participates in weekly and daily staff and management meetings 
• Manages multiple project timelines, budgets and outside contractor relationships
• Facilitates vendor management and communication 

• Directs high risk safety programs (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Etc.)

POSITION BASED COMPETENCIES

• Business Planning and Analysis: Assesses business needs and goals, get consensus on planning and projections
• Sponsorship: Communicates business needs and desired outcomes to the organization   
• Collaboration:  Collaborates effectively up and down the organization in an open, transparent and fact-based manner
• Initiative:  Takes initiative with confidence, knows when to ask for guidance 
• Communication:  Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills to effectively work with stakeholders across the company
• Results driven: Delivers sustainable results in sales and marketing
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of winning over the customer and building a strong relationship to achieve long term success
• Leadership:  Leads and motivates people to achieve the desired objectives of the organization

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field; Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical/ Automation Engineering or equivalent work experience 
• At least 5 years of work experience in process-oriented manufacturing (such as chemical, food, beverage), including a blending/mixing batch process with at least 3 years managing a team

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Possesses exceptional mechanical aptitude
• Stands and walks the production floor for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Performs repetitive motion work including hands, arms and wrists 100% of the time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates odors with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates various levels of heat with or without reasonable accommodations
• Lifts up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
• Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
• Possesses exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Accommodates shifting priorities as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement

BENEFITS & PREREQUISITES

As a full-time employee of Solenis, you will be eligible to enroll in our robust benefits package on your first day which includes but is not limited to, the following.

• Medical, dental, & vision coverage
• 401k w/ employer match and profit sharing
• 15 paid vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 9 paid holidays annually (prorated based on start date)
• 3 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 10 paid days of sick time (prorated based on start date)

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]