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Drive plant reliability. Lead high performance teams. Shape the future of asset integrity. At LANXESS, we’re looking for an experienced Reliability Manager to take ownership of reliability and maintenance engineering at our Rotterdam site. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will safeguard asset integrity, improve operational performance, and lead a skilled reliability team in a complex chemical manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibility:
Define and continuously improve long term maintenance strategies
Drive preventive and condition based maintenance concepts
Support operations in solving complex technical challenges
Own the reliability roadmap, spare parts strategy, and improvement initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a high performing reliability engineering team
Develop, analyze, and continuously improve maintenance plans to ensure asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and required performance levels
Ensure maintenance execution is prioritized correctly and results are followed up effectively
Define and manage the strategic spare parts portfolio to support reliable operations
Initiate and scope projects to improve installation integrity, OEE, and compliance
Lead preventive maintenance engineering initiatives, including: Condition monitoring techniques, Diagnostic systems, Lubrication strategies, Standardized and innovative maintenance concepts
Apply structured methodologies such as RCA, FMECA, LEAN, and TPM
Lead, coach, and develop the Reliability team, conducting performance reviews and driving high engagement and efficiency
Contribute to OPEX maintenance budget definition and support CAPEX development
Advise on procurement decisions by balancing risk, cost, and lead time
Participate in technical projects to ensure reliable, compliant, and operable outcomes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
5 or more years’ experience in the chemical or process industry
Experience in maintenance optimization and reliability engineering
Leadership and project management experience are a strong advantage
Strong knowledge of maintenance optimization techniques (RCA, FMECA, LEAN, TPM)
Proven commitment to safety, compliance, and asset integrity
Experience with continuous improvement and change management
Structured, analytical, and results driven
Able to manage priorities and maintain overview in complex environments
Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across departments and shifts
Adaptable, decisive, and comfortable navigating changing circumstances
What we offer:
Attractive salary packages based on skills and experience, including a 13th month pay and vacation pay
An immediate open-ended contract
A full-time position for 40 hours per week
30 vacation days (based on a 40-hour work week) with the option to purchase additional vacation days
A wide range of benefits to support your financial security, health and well-being, including a solid pension plan, comprehensive travel reimbursement, and a vitality plan with an allowance of up to €250 gross per year
Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home
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