Operations & Maintenance Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

A leading chemical manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Operations Maintenance Coordinator to act as the key liaison between Production and Maintenance. This role is responsible for overseeing, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership in breakdown management, safety practices, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, onsite role offering a competitive salary, annual bonus, paid time off (PTO), and growth opportunities. If you're an experienced operations leader with a strong mechanical background and a passion for optimizing plant performance — we encourage you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify maintenance work notifications for accuracy and prioritization

• Reassign minor tasks to production where appropriate; manage maintenance backlog and closure

• Collaborate with planners to develop weekly maintenance schedules and respond to urgent needs

• Ensure work is completed to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

• Train staff on SAP/MES related to work orders and documentation

• Lead equipment breakdown response and troubleshooting coordination

• Develop and implement equipment preparation procedures and SMED studies

• Drive continuous improvement projects based on maintenance and production KPIs

• Act as ESHA (Environment, Safety, Health, and Administration) lead and Plant Incident Commander

• Oversee ESHA training and ensure 24/7 emergency readiness

• Ensure timely execution of preventive maintenance tasks (e.g., SAMCO, PSM)

• Gather team feedback to enhance scheduling efficiency and overall performance

• Support and implement reliability studies and lean initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field — OR — 10+ years of relevant operations leadership experience

• 5–10 years of production or maintenance coordination in a chemical manufacturing environment

• Strong mechanical and spatial aptitude

• Proven experience with root cause analysis, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

• High proficiency in SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and workflow systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset

Skills:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced industrial environments

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to plant operations and safety

• Hands-on experience in developing and executing maintenance improvement plans

Apply today to become a key driver in optimizing maintenance operations, safety, and performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Location: Louisville, KY
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 with additional annual bonus
Job Type: Direct Hire

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