Maintenance Lead at SC Johnson

Role Overview

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Lead to lead our site maintenance organization in Rosslyn. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
• You will play a key role in delivering breakthrough performance through the development and execution of a strategic reliability plan, aligned to best practices such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the site maintenance function, covering both equipment and facilities maintenance
• Develop and execute reliability and maintenance strategies aligned with site priorities
• Drive a loss elimination and continuous improvement culture within the maintenance team
• Improve plant performance through root cause analysis and engineering solutions
• Implement robust maintenance planning, scheduling, and performance management systems
• Manage MRO stores, spare parts strategy, and stockroom operations
• Ensure reliable operation of site utilities, compliance, and safety standards
• Own and manage the maintenance and contractor budget, delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Partner with site leadership to coordinate maintenance activities and deliver site goals
• Champion sustainability, safety, and operational excellence initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)  
• Minimum 7 years’ engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles

Proven experience in:

• Leading maintenance and engineering teams
• Driving change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establishing a strong root cause analysis culture
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Knowledge:

• Ensuring asset integrity for safety-critical equipment
• Lifecycle integrity of critical assets
• Maintenance (vibration, thermography)
• Managing high-risk activities
• Confined space entry
• Hot work
• Working at heights
• Contractor safety performance & governance

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability engineering practices
• Experience with SAP PM module
• Background in FMCG / CPG manufacturing environments
• Exposure to automated processing and packaging equipment
• Government Certificate of Competency (advantageous)