Manager, Engineering & Maintenance
Wallingford, CT - USA
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2800 employees we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE) which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive construction and medical technology industries.
Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility andsustainabilityforms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized Röhm may be right for you.
Job Description
Job Title:Manager Engineering & Maintenance
Posting Start Date:4/17/26
Career Level:Professionals
Req Id:3927
Job Description:
WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS
Manages technical and maintenance departments of the acrylic polymer manufacturing process. Responsibilities include implementation of capital improvements function as a technical resource for equipment and processes lead the maintenance department to ensure uninterrupted production plans through direction of a maintenance group using effective preventive maintenance programs and prompt correct equipment repair the first time every a member of the Site ManagementTeamwork with other department heads and plant manager to direct the plant to meet all safety environmental and operational goals.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a department managercomply withallRoehmand governmental safety standards and regulations.
Ensure that subordinates are well trained and competent to carry out their duties in a safe fashion following accepted procedures.
Maintain the safety practices of all contractors entering the premises.
Provide service to the production group to design improvements to the process and advise during production cooperation between shift mechanics and operators to perform departmental responsibilities to encourage cooperation
Implement capitalprojectsin a cost-effective way for process improvements equipment replacement de-bottlenecking etc. with a project engineering groupthat are compliant with PSM plant standards including Management of Change (MOC).
Coordinate the preparation of capital job orders issued by the plant for all projectsreporting the status of approved and future expenditures on a monthly an annual capital expenditure budget with quarterly a5 yearplan for future capital expendituresinlinewithbusiness and operational needs.
Guarantee that all emergency equipmentdevicesand alarms are functional.
Maximize equipment uptime and machine reliability through comprehensive preventive maintenance programs and competent quick repair.
Lead the annualtwo weekmaintenance turnaround including the plant-wide electrical outage.
Maintain effective systems forscheduling ofwork orders andmeasurementof cost.
Understand how to use SAP to manage maintenance work PMs equipment master data and spare parts to act as a secondary for maintenance activities.
Direct energy conservation efforts.
Actively support quality improvement programs.
The employee must be completely conversant with applicable safety loss prevention and environmental standards of the Company business group and employee must also be aware of the regulatory requirements and must implement those standards as specified in the standards and regulatory requirements in this work assignment.
Use ofSAP PRIMA Project Portalfor capital job request approval workflowandcapital project cost accounting and forecasting.
Manage capital and maintenance budgets to ensure they meet budgets given by the organization.
Accountable and responsible toinsureall relative elements of the TPM (Total Productive Management) process Focused Improvement Autonomous Management Planned Maintenance and TrainingAndEducation Pillars are managed consistent with the TPM sustainability process outlined in 5-9539 as applicable to the respective departments.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
ExperienceEducation/Training/Certifications/Language Requirements
BS in Chemical Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum10-15years experiencein Engineering Maintenance or Operations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of pumps extrusion rotating equipment electrical switchgearplcs controls and instrumentation.
- Physica Demands:
HazardousExposures: hazardous materials loud noise extreme heat or cold
PhysicalLiftingRequirementsand frequency: sedentary (up to 10 pounds) light (up to 20 pounds) medium (up to 50 pounds) heavy (over 50 pounds)
OtherPhysicalRequirementsand frequency: occasional (up to 1hr/day) regular (up to 3hrs/day) frequent (over 3hrs/day)
Climbing
Walking
Standing
Stooping/Kneeling
Pulling/Pushing
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation and a benefits package that youd expect from a global company: competitively priced medical dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of lifes curve-balls.... and much can find an overview of ourbenefitson our careers page.
YOUR APPLICATION
Sounds interesting Learn more about us and apply here: Realize your dreams at Röhm!
If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Amanda Botimer at emailprotected and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.
Röhm seeks the best candidates and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.
Requisition ID:3927Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Roehm - One of the global market leaders in the field of methacrylate chemistry with the brands PLEXIGLAS®, DEGADUR®, DEGALAN®, DEGAROUTE®, CYROLITE® and other innovative products.