Maintenance Manager
Westlake · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Westlake (chemicals) in Dallas, TX.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Extrusion
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How this role compares
Against 48 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 4+)
Typical $106k–$135k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- SAP 29%
- Automation 27%
- FMEA 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Westlake in Dallas
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Responsibilities
- ◆Direct and coordinate a team of skilled maintenance technicians responsible for the repair, upkeep, and installation of extrusion lines, fabrication equipment, automated machinery, utility systems, and facility infrastructure.
- ◆Serve as a key member of the facility’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, plant performance improvement projects (PIPs), and operational decision-making.
- ◆Supervise all maintenance department personnel, including staffing, training, scheduling, performance management, and career development.
- ◆Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment improvements, process upgrades, and production expansion initiatives.
- ◆Lead the development and execution of a proactive preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
- ◆Conduct regular inspections of fabrication equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards and safety regulations.
- ◆Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- ◆Participate in capital project planning, including input on equipment selection, installation, and commissioning for new product lines or capacity expansions.
- ◆Work closely with plant management, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve maintenance challenges quickly and effectively.
- ◆Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the maintenance team.
- ◆Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred. Extensive maintenance and supervisory experience (10–15 years) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-speed manufacturing environments is required; experience in vinyl window manufacturing is highly preferred.
- ✓3–5 years of proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams in an industrial manufacturing setting.
- ✓Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on understanding of extrusion and fabrication processes.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance teams, drive accountability, and deliver measurable improvements in equipment uptime and efficiency.
- ✓Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and corporate teams.
Westlake Workplace Behaviors
At Westlake, we value integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Our Workplace Behaviors include:
- ✓Instill Trust
- ✓Work with Vision and Purpose
- ✓Plan, Align, and Analyze
- ✓Communicate Effectively
- ✓Drive Results
This description outlines the general
responsibilities
of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The Maintenance Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting Westlake Windows’ commitment to quality products, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction .
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
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Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Westlake’s Windows, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), delivers high-performance window and glass door systems that combine durability, design, and energy efficiency for residential and light commercial construction. Backed by Westlake’s materials science foundation and expansive distribution network, we provide solutions that elevate building design while meeting contractor and homeowner needs for quality, reliability, and value.
We foster a supportive environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional development.
Competitive pay & benefits
- •Benefits Effective Day 1
- •Med, Dental, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D
- •Paid Vacation
- •Tuition Assistance Program
- •Fitness Reimbursement Program
- •Opportunity for Advancement
Maintenance Superintendent (Windows Division)
Westlake Corporation’s Windows Division is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations at our Dallas facility. This role is critical in driving uptime, reliability, and operational excellence within a high-volume vinyl window manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Manager will oversee all aspects of equipment, utilities, and building maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations that directly support our windows production goals.