Zing Recruiting · 4 months ago
Operations & Maintenance Project Manager
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expZing Recruiting is a leader in the staffing industry, and they are seeking an Operations & Maintenance Project Manager for a leading chemical manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY. The role involves overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement in plant performance.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Annual bonus
Paid time off (PTO)
Growth opportunities
Company
Zing Recruiting
Zing Recruiting is a staffing firm that offers temporary and direct hire services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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