Senior Maintenance Manager

Innophos is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at our Chicago Heights, IL manufacturing facility. You'll oversee a 24/7 chemical manufacturing operation, driving improvements in safety, equipment reliability, maintenance performance, team development, and operational efficiency.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams and optimizing plant operations, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead and develop the maintenance team while promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance, utilities, and facility operations supporting a 24/7 manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, buildings, grounds, and utility systems.
• Plan, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work.
• Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities, support production goals, and minimize downtime.
• Manage preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Oversee the maintenance department budget and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Develop safety training and employee development programs to strengthen team capabilities.
• Monitor department safety performance and housekeeping standards.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures and safety incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Track maintenance KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management, employees, and union representatives to resolve workplace issues.
• Support hiring, promotions, transfers, performance management, and other personnel decisions.
• Assign work and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Preferred fields of study:
    • • Electrical Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 5+ years leading an industrial maintenance organization.

• Experience with:
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
  • SMED
  • 5S
  • Autonomous Maintenance
  • Maintenance storeroom operations and management
• Reliability improvement methods and equipment failure analysis.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Industrial safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Line Entry, Confined Space, and Hot Work.
• Powerhouse, utilities, and plant infrastructure management.
• Project management from concept through execution.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance repair, installation standards, codes, and specifications.
• Experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Coach and develop employees.
• Build team skills and capabilities.
• Support labor relations and union interactions.

• Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate the production facility.

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program