Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Job Summary:

Understands Solenis Core Values, Vision, Cultural Priorities and local Mission. (Darrin to confirm what needed here)Demonstrates customer focus through support for Operations, Materials + MaintenanceUses Visual Controls, Standardized Work, Training and Escalation to identify and resolve line out of standard conditions.Direct support of Production Team Members' roles and responsibilitiesLead the execution of the daily production requirementsDrives ownership and sense of urgency to resolve Production line related downtime, and prevent future downtime occurrences

Job Duties:

Lead Safety performance of the Maint team, modeling safety behaviors, PPE requirements, workplace org and mentoring/training TM on safety conceptsCommunicate Safety near misses, safety compliance issues (PPE) to Supervisor on a ongoing basis.Develop Standardized work for maintenance activities, with a focus on Job plans develop for infrequent at risk jobs (Safety and Quality).Lead Start of Shift Team Meetings / next shift hand-offs (expected 15 min overlap)Manage Maint crew manups through shift including breaks, lunch, standardized work and staffing required /escalate gaps to supervision as required Develop / revise standard work (SOP's) for Maintenance team members.  Train all existing and new trades as required.Train team members and develop and maintain Flex training charts for key training initiatives. Using the Flex training charts, develop a versatility plan for trades team through a detailed training plan both internal SME's and outside vendor training.Support implementation of improvement projects and Team Member and team ideas (may require OT as needed)Ensure Problem solving is used effectively in Maintenance and Maintenance supports production team problem solving activities.Perform layered audits, monitor completion of non-conformances (Gemba walks) and escalate when necessary.Plan TPM (Preventative Maintenance) thru planned downtime and weekend activities (may require OT as needed)Actively assist in performing maintenance tasks as assigned to the team and / or during high calls or backlog times.Fill in for missing maintenance team members as required.Work with Production Team Leaders to schedule maintenance activities during all available opportunities (PM checks, Engineering workorders etc).Track and ensure completion of all maintenance activites, track all required maintenance metrics once developed such as MTTR (mean time to repair), MTTF (mean time to failure) and first time good repairs.Know Maintenance quality standards required for team.Ensure materials and job plans for upcoming maintenance work (weekend, shutdowns, projects etc) are available and kitted to ensure timely completion of tasks.  All planned work should have a startup plan to ensure proper production quality and throughput from part 1.Raise concerns/escalate issues as required using escalation process to Supervisor or other Solenis leadership.Perform 6S tasks and lead continuous improvement of workplace organization.Follow standard daily routine, support the organization to achieve team and business goals on a daily basisMaintain regular communication with the team, cross-shifts, and supervisors.  T/L to create and issue a end of shift maintenance report.Working Conditions/Special FactorsChemical Plant EnvironmentWorking alone and with othersHigh levels of stress and pressureRequirement of minimum 2 Saturday shifts per month and/or minimum 50 hrs per weekThe nature of work may involve work outside of standard shifts and/or weekendsThis assignment will require shift handoffs both before and after shift that will require overtime on a daily basisMay be required to attend training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by own training needs or needs of the jobMay require travel to other locations

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the job at the time when it was drawn up.  Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the job.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com