Maintenance Manager

Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

Manages all mechanical/electrical safety programs. Directs employees throughout the facilities regarding EHS. Review's safety rules, standard operating procedures and makes recommendations for improvements. Takes proactive role in accident prevention. Manages and improves preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize plant downtime and waste generation. Manages all central maintenance efforts, construction/repair activities and equipment installations. Responsible for facilities and maintenance engineering projects (capital and large expense) including planning, preparation of Appropriation Requests and execution after approval. Manages utilities for the plant

• including steam, water, electric/power distribution, and environmental systems.

Procures at the lowest possible cost; identifies and implements improvement projects to reduce usage. Assures appropriate skills/crafts are available to maximize plant uptime and efficiency. Use training and developmental programs to develop and improve the maintenance organization. Facilitates hiring and managing of outside contractors and engineering services. Coordinate's maintenance planning including purchasing of MRO items and equipment. Responsible for managing storeroom, including parts, ordering, inventory accuracy and valuation. Maintains and improves the Maintenance Management System (MMS) for effective data generation, analysis, and process support. Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Technology Ten (10) plus years of maintenance management Maintenance and/or engineering experience in a light/heavy industrial environment, or equivalent Pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and instrumentation experience a plus. Additional Skills and Abilities Preferred but not

Required:

Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on, site-wide application. 30-hour OSHA safety course. Lean Manufacturing a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group. Excellent project management skills Strong leadership and motivational skills Strong time management and prioritization skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Computer literate with knowledge of MS Excel and Word. Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers Data-driven with high reliance on metrics for assessment of performance

Compensation:

$101,000

• $127,000 Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• This position follows a standard day shift schedule, Monday through Friday onsite, with hours of 6:30am
• 2:30pm. Additional hours may be required based on business needs. If you are interested in being part of a world class Manufacturing function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people

• ALL PEOPLE

• breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.