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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Maintenance Manager
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About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Ensure the Production, Processing & Sulfonation equipment can deliver at expected operational efficiency and quality levels through the optimization of planned and unplanned Maintenance systems.
- The role also provides supervision to budget, plan, and oversee Maintenance events, troubleshoot equipment issues, operate and maintain a controlled Maintenance Shop, and serve as a resource for Mechanical/Electrical Resource personnel at the St. Louis Facility.
- The incumbent is accountable to ensure that planned maintenance activities in production/Processing areas are effectively executed in a cost-efficient manner.
- This person may oversee the Mechanical/Electrical Resources and work closely with Operations Management to maximize the application of maintenance resources in the improvement of OEE throughout the facility. Safety is a fundamental aspect of the role and is part of everyone’s responsibility.
- Responsible for the maintenance and optimization of all Production, Processing & Sulfonation related equipment throughout the facility. • Achieve planned OEE objectives through maintenance support and involvement.
- Partner with Operations Management in correcting chronic problems involving production, processing and sulfonation issues. This may include troubleshooting and problem solving of all mechanical and electrical issues.
- Provide supervision to Mechanical/Electrical Resources to ensure that maintenance activities are executed in a manner which results in improved OEE, safety, quality and continuous improvement of the facility.
- Handle the day to day relationships with the Mechanical/Electrical Resources including work assignments, training, and providing input on day to day operations.
- Lead and develop Preventive Maintenance plans.
- Control the ongoing repair and maintenance of equipment in line with budget.
- Coach and develop Mechanical/Electrical Resources and other personnel in preventive/predictive maintenance principles and concepts.
- Oversee the assignment and completion of planned work including preparation of Production/Processing related work orders, ensuring close coordination between the MRO/Stockroom personnel for the ordering of parts and planning the execution of Mechanical/Electrical Resource assignments.
- Ensure that all daily maintenance activity is supported and documented by work orders.
What makes you a good fit
- 7-10 years’ experience in Maintaining and Operating manufacturing equipment and other production facility related equipment.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing preventive/predictive maintenance systems.
- Experience with a CMMS system.
- Must have excellent organizational skills to ensure ability to organize robust planning and scheduling methods.
- Must have strong leadership skills to ensure effectiveness of Mechanical/Electrical Resources in key maintenance related issues.
- Preferred experience in a team-oriented culture in union environment.
- Evidence of demonstrated skills in effective empowerment of employees.
- Strong communication skills.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $115,000 - $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 26093098
Job Locations: United States, MO, St. Louis, MO
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
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