Multi-Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Multi-Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, yourcommunity, and the world around you. Job Type: Full-time / On-site Shift + Hours: 1st Shift Location: Wickliffe & Brecksville

How You'll Make an Impact As a Multi-Site Maintenance and Reliability Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will:

• Function as the administrative leader for all maintenance and reliability resources and act as the overall process owner for both Maintenance and Reliability work processes.
• Ensure effective execution, improvement, integration, and sustainability of maintenance and reliability processes across Operations, EH&S, Engineering, and other functions.
• Create a culture where everyone has a role in maintenance and reliability improvement.
• Own the site 3-year Reliability Improvement Plan, 5-year asset plan, and annual/3-year maintenance budget aligned with site strategy and turnaround cycles.
• Lead the function to achieve maintenance cost, asset availability, and reliability goals through opportunity identification and leveraging of standard solutions and MET.
• Initiate, implement, and manage the plant Reliability Program, including RCM, criticality, PM/PdM strategies, RCA, risk-based approaches, and Life Cycle Analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to address significant maintenance and reliability opportunities and ensure effective resource leveraging, including contractors.
• Ensure Maintenance and Reliability principles, MET, and mechanical integrity requirements are integrated into new projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Management of Change (MOC) process for equipment, materials, and related operating disciplines.
• Accountable for the safety, productivity, quality, and overall effectiveness of the maintenance and reliability workforce.
• Set clear expectations aligned with site goals and measure performance against work process requirements and targeted results.
• Prepare and analyze reports, metrics, and production loss data to identify opportunities and drive improvements in reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Ensure the site develops and executes an effective multi-year turnaround plan with defined scope, cost control, discovery allowances, and steering oversight.
• Execute performance management and ensure competency development, training, and succession planning for maintenance and reliability staff.
• Ensure delivery of service agreements and optimization of contract services.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering.
• 10+ years of operational experience within a chemical plant in a maintenance or reliability engineering role.
• 5+ years demonstrated leadership experience through leading/managing cross-functional teams (preferably across multiple sites)
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience as a Champion for change.
• Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance & reliability work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.)
• Exceptional leadership and people management abilities, inspiring and motivating teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving operational excellence and process improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels, and building relationships with site leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with robust organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and adhering to timelines.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Successful completion of a leadership development training program

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.