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Engineering and Maintenance Manager (2117)

+ Title:Engineering and Maintenance Manager

+ Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

+ Location:Chesapeake, VA

Group Company:

+ Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

**Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic** employees are part of a global network of companies, all with a long history of sustained brand recognition and successful, sustained growth. Employee safety and satisfaction are among our top

priorities. Many of our current employees began with the company and remain with the company even today. From machine operators to customer support and sales, Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic believes the company’s success is shared by every team member regardless of their role.

Our foundation is based on the Japanese word “KAITEKI,” which, in its original concept, means moving forward in the sustainable development of society, people and the planet. Simply put, we care about our people, our products and our customers.

Job Purpose

The Manager of Engineering and Maintenance is a key leadership position focusing on fostering relationships, building trust, and guiding employee growth and development. This position oversees the manufacturing facilities, engineering, and maintenance teams and directs their activities in a safe and cost-effective environment across multiple shifts. The position will operate a department with a team focused on safety, maintenance reliability, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Principal Accountabilities

+ Motivate and lead a team of multi-disciplined professionals and technicians, ensuring that the team is fully engaged and aligned with the company vision while providing strategic leadership within the maintenance and engineering departments. Exhibits impactful leadership and good decision-making skills.

+ Ensure plant manufacturing equipment operates reliably by deploying preventative and predictive maintenance practices and reliability analytics.

+ Manage work orders, preventative maintenance, inventory control, and all projects.

+ Manage capital projects from inception through commissioning, in alignment with plant and corporate objectives with communication to all stakeholders.

+ Manage, monitor, and report as required on capital projects including budget, schedule, and activities.

+ Review and maintain LOTO procedures and verify all safety protocols are being followed.

+ Oversee management of change (MOC) program.

+ Direct the maintenance department activities across all shifts to support the production schedule and problem solve equipment and facility issues.

+ Track expenses and oversee department budget.

+ Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for department.

+ Responsible for safety and environmental compliance of the department to include reporting, safety audits, and incident/near miss investigations.

+ Develop and administer onboarding and qualification/training process for mechanical and electrical technicians.

+ Develop and update department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Train department employees as required.

+ Other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

+ A four-year college degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.

+ 5 to 10 years-related experience and/or training in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Experienced people with a proven track record for fostering relationships, building trust, and guiding employee growth and development.

+ Project management experience required.

+ Experience administering and utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

+ Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

+ Proficient understanding of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, etc).

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams).

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

+ **The salary range for this position is $115,731 - $144,664. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.**

+ **Competitive Benefits**

+ **Benefits begin on DAY 1!**

+ **Employee Assistance Programs**

+ **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees**

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.