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Ironwood Plant - Maintenance Manager

Milliken · Portage, WI

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Milliken (industrial) in Portage, WI. Hire, mentor, and train new engineers and support staff at the Portage plant.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Kaizen, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$128k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 26 reliability engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 25 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $93k–$128k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 42%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 31%
  • ✓ Team leadership 31%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
  • DOE 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Milliken

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Milliken in Portage

3 other open roles at this site.

Full description from MillikenAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Minimize plant equipment downtime to ensure production demands are met.

Utilize the CMMS system to effectively plan preventive maintenance needs within the plant.

Address and eliminate identified safety issues requiring engineering controls at the plant.

Lead plant maintenance teams to continually drive performance improvements of capital assets.

Manage the performance and development of the plant maintenance team.

Lead Kaizen activities and model a continuous improvement mindset.

Provide opportunities for team members to learn new skillsets and grow professionally when possible.

Hire, mentor, and train new engineers and support staff at the Portage plant.

Partner with business development and process design teams to develop effective engineering solutions for new, high-quality products.

Create cost-effective designs that meet project goals and follow EHS principles.

Ensure the maintenance team follows SOPs and safety protocols to effectively execute daily maintenance.

Conduct daily pre-work safety tailgate meetings to keep safety top of mind at the start of each day or shift.

Develop and improve maintenance strategies for the site, including strategies for new equipment coming to the site.

Coordinate closely with contractors to prioritize work and ensure activities are completed on time and within budget.

Ensure plant drawings, including layouts and P&IDs, are created and kept current as changes occur.

Communicate project status, timelines, and spending profiles to internal customers.

Help develop and improve Encapsys maintenance policies and procedures.

Ensure maintenance teams complete all assigned training.

Optimize spare parts management, review asset classification and strategy, and align maintenance strategy accordingly.

Maintain Portage equipment maintenance records and Engineering and Maintenance files to ensure drawing and information accuracy.

Provide repair cost estimates and timelines.

Identify risks and opportunities and create countermeasures.

Wear a respirator as required by the task being performed or chemical safety data sheets.

Maintain daily visibility on the production floor by walking areas of responsibility, engaging associates, verifying adherence to rules and procedures, identifying at-risk behaviors or hazardous conditions, and taking immediate action to address concerns.

Responsibilities

Understand the relevant

requirements

of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.

Understand the importance of conformance to Environmental, Safety, and Responsible Care policies, procedures, and RCMS requirements.

Understand significant environmental impacts associated with work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

Understand the potential consequences of deviating from specified operating procedures.

Immediately report any accidents and releases according to the company escalation protocol.

Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.

Recognize that adherence to job

responsibilities

and procedures regarding environmental, safety, security, and health is a condition of employment.

Contribute to continuous improvement of plant environmental, health, safety, security, and Responsible Care performance and programs.

Qualifications

  • ✓REQUIRED

Four-year engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, or chemical).

At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience.

Proven ability to maintain high standards aligned with corporate values, hold people accountable, and have crucial conversations.

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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 .

Position title

Maintenance Manager

Position overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance department at the plant to ensure production equipment operates as designed and products are delivered on time for customers. This role owns the scope of work, schedule, budget, and resources required to execute daily maintenance activities and support overall plant success. The Maintenance Manager will advance preventive and predictive maintenance programs, strengthen equipment reliability, and help enhance a culture of continuous improvement. This position is strategic to supporting reliable site operations, business growth, and customer demand.

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