Head of Maintenance

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne, with around 12,800 employees across 33 countries.

Are you a proven maintenance leader with a passion for reliability, safety, and operational excellence? Join LANXESS and take ownership of all maintenance activities in a dynamic chemical production environment (Seveso III). This is a high‑impact leadership role where your expertise keeps our plants running safely, efficiently and reliably.

⭐As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the maintenance strategy for our site — ensuring the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of all equipment, both for production areas and infrastructure. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, and civil maintenance activities and guarantee compliance with LANXESS standards, safety regulations, and environmental legislation.

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Ensure reliable plant operation by delivering corrective, preventive, daily, and extraordinary maintenance at optimal cost.
• Implement and maintain robust maintenance plans and documentation for all equipment and machinery.
• Safeguard the efficiency, reliability, and safety of key assets (reactors, pumps, fire‑fighting systems, etc.).
• Drive Mechanical Integrity & Reliability programs across the facility.
• Lead and develop the Maintenance Department to ensure best‑in‑class service delivery aligned with safety, environmental, and quality standards (incl. LANXESS maintenance standards).
• Continuously review and adapt maintenance strategies to evolving operational needs.
• Coordinate the internal team and external contractors to deliver safe, high‑quality work.

Project & Process Improvement

• Oversee equipment modifications and upgrades to minimize failures and extend asset lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Automation Engineer and Plant Supervisors on process improvements and production optimization.
• Promote continuous improvement and problem‑solving culture across the team; introduce new digital and AI approach to maintenance.

Cost & System Management

• Monitor maintenance spending vs. budget and ensure accurate cost allocation across cost centers.
• Ensure SAP is properly used for planning, execution, and reporting of maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts strategy, ensuring availability of critical components and optimizing MRO inventory.

What You Bring:

• Engineering background in mechanical, industrial, or related construction disciplines
• 5–10 years of experience in maintenance leadership within chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong understanding of chemical plant technologies and material properties
• Excellent prioritization and emergency‑response mindset
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate maintenance work and teams
• Strong leadership presence with a continuous improvement mindset
• Problem‑solving approach and resilience under pressure
• Fluent English, strong computer skills, and SAP knowledge
• Results‑oriented with high accountability and ownership

At LANXESS, your expertise drives safe operations, asset reliability, and business continuity. You will have space to lead, influence, and shape the future of our facility—while growing professionally within a global specialty chemicals company.

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