MAINTENANCE MANAGER

This a division of a company that is a leader in the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group. Very large, stable organization. Great benefits, 401K with a match. The Maintenance Manager position is based at one of their facilities in North Carolina. Primary Responsibilities: Plan, organize and execute all maintenance related activities to achieve safety, plant uptime and maintenance cost objectives Manage turnarounds and schedule shutdowns to effectively perform maintenance activities while minimizing unscheduled downtime Coordinate with Project Engineer to execute capital improvement projects Identify and implement effective maintenance strategies, tools, and best practices to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance costs Effectively utilize site resources to improve uptime and minimize costs Drive continuous improvement initiatives and programs Professionally manage direct reports (Exempt and Non-Exempt), perform evaluations with feedback and manage career development Develop annual budget and manage department cost Attend daily and weekly plant operations and business meetings representing maintenance department All other duties as assigned and or required Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position Job Requirements: Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree At least 10 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years in maintenance leadership role Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills Good written and verbal communication skills Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment Self-motivated, organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time Results oriented - ability to translate key area and business needs into the right priorities and actions All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.