Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Leader

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Leader

Clariant is currently seeking a Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Leader to support our Catalyst business unit. This role will oversee and manage the end-to-end MRO supply process at the production facility in Louisville, KY, ensuring materials, parts, and inventory are available, organized, and maintained to support continuous plant operations. This hands-on, individual contributor role is ideal for someone who thrives in a physically active environment, takes initiative, and has a strong command of SAP and inventory management best practices. The MRO Leader will oversee stockroom inventory and parts, review consumption to ensure correct quantities, follow up on late deliveries, and coordinate alternate vendors or adjust stock levels as needed. Familiarity with plant operations and equipment is essential, as this role involves helping dictate maintenance and equipment repairs, including knowledge of pumps and valves. Clariant offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous paid time off (PTO).

Responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Clariant's ESHA policies, support risk assessments and action plans
• Maintain accurate SAMACO records, including PSM and LDAR material listings
• Manage MRO inventory levels and ensure timely availability of quality parts for the maintenance team
• Analyze equipment needs, usage, and lead times to optimize stock planning
• Inspect incoming items and monitor orders to prevent delays; expedite as needed
• Collaborate with procurement and vendors to resolve issues and assess performance
• Track KPIs to ensure service levels are met
• Prepare and issue materials for planned work orders; return unused / repairable items to stock
• Organize and maintain a clean, efficient warehouse / stockroom following 5S standards
• Manage material / equipment numbers, work orders, purchase requests (PRs), and PO workflows in SAP
• Review and process invoices accurately and on time

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What's in it for you?

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units : Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.