Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world? Are you interested in learning manufacturing processes? Do you have a strong commitment to working safely? If so, then come join a passionate team focused on driving the reliability and maintenance activities of a world-class chemical plant with processes and equipment that you will never experience anywhere else!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance and Reliability Unit Manager will:

• Drive adherence to environmental, health, safety and security policies and procedures throughout the department, site and with third party contractors
• Provide continuous oversight and execution of maintenance, reliability and stores departments
• Manage reliability-related activities and initiatives to drive and support operational excellence, including but not limited to predictive/preventive maintenance programs, mentoring, and field support
• Provide engineering best practices, specifications, and technology to establish the optimum design, development, and maintenance of both new and existing processes and equipment
• Support Production, Engineering, and Research and Development departments on implementation of capital, new process, and new product development.
• Develop and manage a financial budget, including monthly reporting and review of current spend versus budget
• Develop, mentor, and lead a group of direct reports, manage third party contractors and provide support to Maintenance Supervisor in supervision of indirect reports

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The right candidate will have a strong background in leadership, continuous improvement, and chemical industry experience. Your credentials ideally include:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
• 7-10 years of experience in a chemical plant environment or 10 years of plant experience with direct responsibility of plant maintenance, reliability and predictive/preventive maintenance programs
• Strong background in leadership, continuous improvement, and chemical industry experience

THE COMPANY

Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois' Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.

It's an exciting time to join the Carus team.

• The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
• The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
• The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation.
• We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
• We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

THE PERKS

Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.

• Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Want to learn more about Carus? Visit or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ

Company: Carus