Maintenance Superintendent

Clariant Corporation•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clariant is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance operations for the Louisville West Plant site. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance technicians and contractors in the execution of preventative, reactive, and project maintenance activities while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The Maintenance Superintendent plays a critical role in driving equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, workforce development, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 production environment. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues while balancing reactive and preventative maintenance priorities. This individual will foster a high-performing maintenance culture focused on safety excellence, operational reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualified candidates who are motivated to lead in a dynamic manufacturing environment and contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient operations are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills and the ability to support complex maintenance situations when needed
Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred), continuous improvement practices, and strong communication and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

technical or trade school education preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance technicians in executing preventative, reactive, and project work orders while ensuring safe and efficient execution
Prioritize and assign work orders to optimize schedule adherence, cost control, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment
Review work requests, conduct field walkdowns, coordinate materials, and manage contractor activities with strong attention to detail and urgency
Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and troubleshooting support to technicians of varying skill and experience levels
Support maintenance execution during shutdowns, outages, and unplanned events, adapting quickly to changing operational needs
Monitor and control maintenance budgets, labor utilization, and overtime while maintaining operational effectiveness
Approve timecards and ensure accurate maintenance records, reporting, and documentation within CMMS systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, 5S) to improve maintenance efficiency, reliability, and workflow effectiveness
Coordinate closely with Production to minimize delays related to permits, equipment availability, and scheduling conflicts
Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and ESHA standards while actively promoting a zero-injury culture