Director of Maintenance

Kelly, in partnership with a rapidly growing chemical manufacturer, is looking for a Technical Services Manager to oversee Millwrights, E&I Technicians and a Maintenance Planner in Georgetown, SC!

This is a direct hire opportunity with our client, meaning you will be hired with them permanently and offered their benefit, vacation and compensation package upon hire.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plus a 50% match up to 6%
• Relocation package offered
• Three weeks of vacation, two days of PTO and nine paid holidays

Details:

• 1st shift role: flexible start time available
• 15% bonus potential
• Compensation: 130,000 - $140,000, potentially higher based on experience.

Job Description:

In this strategic, leadership-level role, you will oversee the Technical Services Department and ensure operational reliability across the facility. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Oversee reliability initiatives, maintenance execution, and asset integrity programs.
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses on recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety to support equipment uptime.
• Manage CMMS performance, spare parts optimization, planning and scheduling workflows.
• Support capital project development and technical reviews.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor reliability, mechanical, and E&I personnel.

Requirements:

• 7 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, or similar title.
• Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with Rotating equipment required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
• Ability to jump in and troubleshoot issues required when needed.
• Strong analytical experience required
• Ability to interpret technical documents, manuals and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to maintain compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Immediate opening, apply now!