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Job ID:
39967 |
Location:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA Clariant is currently looking for a Maintenance Operations Coordinator to support the Catalysts business unit in Louisville, KY. The Maintenance Operations Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Production and Maintenance, overseeing the qualification, prioritization, and coordination of all maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This role plays a critical leadership position in breakdown management, safety oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives within the facility. This position is a full time, onsite opportunity. Clariant offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, PTO, and more. If this role aligns well with your background, apply today - we look forward to hearing from you! Responsibilities * Review and verify maintenance work notifications for accuracy and proper prioritization
* Reassign minor maintenance tasks to production where appropriate
* Confirm work completion meets quality, housekeeping, and safety standards
* Manage maintenance backlog, including quality control, closure, and prioritization of work notifications
* Train staff on SAP/MES related to work order notifications
* Ensure compliance with local legal requirements and Clariant's internal policies
* Act as the plant's lead adviser for Environment, Safety, Health, and Administration (ESHA) topics
* Oversee ESHA training programs and ensure 24/7 team readiness for emergencies
* Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) tasks (i.e. SAMCO, PSM, etc.) are completed on schedule
* Serve as the Plant Incident Commander when on-site
* Initiate schedule breaks when urgent maintenance arises, defining requirements clearly
* Review maintenance backlog regularly to prioritize and expedite critical tasks
* Collaborate with planners/schedulers to develop weekly maintenance schedules
* Gather and consolidate feedback from production and maintenance stakeholders
* Lead response efforts for breakdowns, including resource coordination and troubleshooting
* Develop procedures for equipment cleaning/preparation and ensure timely resumption of operations
* Develop improvement projects based on key KPIs from both maintenance and production
* Drive performance in planning and execution, identifying and resolving inefficiencies
* Conduct and implement Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) studies
* Lead reliability study implementations as requested
Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or 10+ years of relevant operations leadership experience
* 5-10 years of production management experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
* Strong mechanical and spatial aptitude
* Experience with root cause analysis, lean principles, and six sigma methodologies
* High proficiency in SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and workflow systems
* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset Whats in it for you?
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
- Paid Holidays
- PTO time with a carry-over benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- EAP Program
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Online discount Mall
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Plan
Mahogany McClurkin
Talent Acquisition Partner
mahogany.mcclurkin@clariant.com Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. ... Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Clariant Corporation
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Apr 28, 2025