As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for all maintenance activities in the Preston facilities. The suitable candidate will have a proven background in Chemical/Adhesives industry, or have a strong industry understanding of blending and batch processing. You will have successfully implemented Engineering process improvements, developed preventative/predictive maintenance strategies alongside breakdown repairs, lean manufacturing, process improvement and health and safety all to the highest of standards. You are a strong project manager and ideally have a degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with PLC knowledge.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Responsibility and accountability for maintenance schedules, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM) to achieve asset reliability, identify deficiencies and take steps to improve.

• Responsibility for facility infrastructure i.e. building management, site security systems and fire protection/prevention systems.
• Ensure safety (e.g. Contractors Management, LOTO, Hot work, Permit to Work, H B Fuller requirements & legal requirements) and quality procedures are followed consistently in the maintenance area
• Complete (with EHS Support) risk assessments for maintenance activities 
• Support the Plant manager in achieving the engineering goals and objectives
• Monitor repair and maintenance spend to ensure that the operational budget is achieved
• Responsible for spare parts inventory and availability
• Operate, Improve and control CMMS system
• Introduce and sustain maintenance KPIs and communicate via visual management/dashboard at a plant level and monthly to plant manager
• Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team to monitor, maintain and improve all technical processes on site
• Act as responsible supervisor for electrical equipment on site and improve electrical systems to meet regulations and guidelines and set standards
• Work closely with the Process/Chemical engineer to investigate manufacturing problems and address issues including solutions to production and plant manager
• Complete actions within our action trackers related to unplanned requests, incident corrective action and management of change requirements
• Improve manufacturing processes and advance technical systems
• Collaboratively coordinate maintenance activities with other departments, including 3rd Party Contractors.
• Hire, train, and mentor maintenance personnel as required
• Complete personal performance reviews and solve internal issues
• Support integrated management system requirements (ISO9001, 14001)
• Plan, support and execute capital investment projects

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED

Technical personnel of the maintenance department – 3 Direct reports

BUDGETARY/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• R&M Budget control

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor professional (electrical or mechanical) and a minimum of 5 years work experience in chemical processing industry
• 5 years hands on work experience in the maintenance field
• Expertise knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems of a solvent-based plant i.e. ATEX/DSEAR requirements 
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proven record of high standards in H&S to ensure a safe working culture.
• Very good spoken & written English
• Experienced in people management
• Solid computer skills, MS Office and MS Project, Control systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years work experience in the specialty of high volume manufacturing equipment
• Experience leading a maintenance team
• Knowledge of adhesives manufacturing equipment
• Training in EHS Standards such as IOSH/NEBOSH
• Expertise English skills, spoken & written
• Solid computer skills, MS Office and MS Project
• Ability to read/work with CAD software
• Ability to read and understand P&ID drawings

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.