Dewey Plant - Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

 

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Dewey Plant - Engineering Services Manager

 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Engineering Services Manager will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all plant equipment, utility systems, and infrastructure. This role plays a key part in driving reliability, continuous improvement, and maintenance excellence in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. The position requires a strategic leader with deep technical knowledge and experience in preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.   

The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 1st shift; however, on occasion you may be required to work additional hours. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure proper maintenance and reliable operation of all process equipment, utility systems, buildings, and infrastructure.  

• Lead multi-year capital and maintenance project planning.  

• Prioritize and execute continuous improvement to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.  

• Manage internal and contracted resources to achieve department goals.  

• Oversee hiring, development, and performance management of maintenance personnel.  

• Translate business and customer requirements into actionable capital and expense projects.  

• Identify and mitigate safety risks in project design and implementation.  

• Lead department safety initiatives and ensure full compliance with OSHA, PSM, and environmental regulations.  

• Promote active participation in site-wide safety and quality programs.  

• Ensure adherence to Milliken Quality Policy, SOPs, ISO 9000 standards, and other company policies. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.  

• Minimum 7+ years of maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing.  

• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and managing associates in a plant setting.  

• Proven background in preventive, predictive, or reliability-c