Associate Manager, Maintenance

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Associate Manager, Maintenance is a critical role with oversight for the implementation of world class maintenance excellence strategies supporting optimum equipment efficiency/reliability, improving product quality, while focusing on the reduction of fixed and variable costs associated with repair and maintenance.

In this role you will serve as the champion for the development and deployment of standard maintenance systems across several of the key Waxdale support functions, to include components manufacturing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and scheduling, and the technical storeroom (MRO). 

In this role you will support the deployment of the SC Johnson’s Maintenance Excellence program focusing on operational reliability, energy conservation, optimal maintenance practices, extended asset life, low operating expense, and peak equipment utilization.

As a management representative, you will be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, along with making key business decisions, staff development, creating and refining work processes, and maintaining working relationships with both internal and external customers.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Charged with meeting safety, quality, cost, productivity & environmental goals through the promotion and support of High-Performance Work Teams

• Ability to create short-term and long-term actions to support localized implementation of the SC Johnson Maintenance Excellence strategy

• Ability to develop, implement, and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPI) designed to support the area’s maintenance master plan and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead the area’s governance routines, supporting internal and external departmental metrics such as OEE, Safety, and Quality targets

• Monitor Repair and Maintenance (R&M), collaborate with cross functional teams to manage spends to ensure impactful spend and identify patterns/opportunities

• Review critical asset performance to mitigate risk and improve facility performance standards, operating effectiveness, and efficiency

• Execute the methodologies and tools of Reliability Centered Maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM), and process safety management (PSM) systems

• Work to build capabilities within the manufacturing performance systems, including autonomous production teams, early management, and tiered escalation

• Coach team members on all shifts to work together toward common goals, support high inter-shift communication and mutual respect. Grow the bench of the Waxdale Central Service’s support teams by training in-house personnel and enabling internal growth potential

• Work with procurement and other partners to leverage and build strategic vendors/partnerships

• Interpret and ensure compliance with all federal, local, HR, and company policies and procedures

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Reliability, Business Management or related field or relevant military experience considered in lieu of degree requirement

• 5+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing maintenance and reliability, work management routines, technical storerooms, and project teams

• 3+ years of Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) proficiency

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

• Experience in injection molding or related processes

• Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams

• Consumer Package Goods (CPG) or Chemical industry experience in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience within a continuous improvement environment utilizing TPM and Lean manufacturing principles

• Change agent who can demonstrate skill in pacing, sequencing, and communicating change

• Demonstrated skills at communicating throughout different levels of the organization, from shop floor hourly employees to site leadership teams

• Experience with a maintenance trade (electrician, pipefitting, Instrumentation, or planning)

• Experience in project installation, estimating, layout, design and directing work crews

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time onsite in Sturtevant, WI

• Not eligible for remote work

• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS & PERKS

SC Johnson offers competitive total compensation, including salary, bonuses, long‑term incentives, and 401(k) matching. As a family company, benefits may include subsidized healthcare, parental leave, flexible work options, vacation purchase programs, fitness and recreation facilities, childcare support, counseling services, and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.