Maintenance Supervisor (Chemical Production)

Carboline•Columbus, GA

20d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor (Chemical Production) has direct responsibility for leading the maintenance department at a large chemical manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining and upgrading site facilities and production equipment, and managing the Preventative Maintenance Program to reduce downtime and improve reliability. The supervisor coordinates maintenance projects, directs technical activities, supports facility goals for health, safety, environment, quality, service, productivity, and cost, and oversees installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and chemical production equipment. The position also supports capital project planning, reviews product designs and changes under Management of Change procedures, analyzes utility expenditures, investigates equipment failures, recommends design modifications, and performs administrative duties such as preparing reports and approving expenditures and purchases. As a leader, the role applies company policies and processes, supports diversity and inclusion, onboards employees, conducts performance evaluations, provides ongoing feedback, and coaches and develops employees.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
A four-year degree or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a four-year degree.
Familiarity with plant safety practices, chemical processes, equipment maintenance, statistical applications, and equipment operations.
Knowledge of practical engineering and chemical plant practices, including engineering principles and techniques for process design in the production of products and intermediates.
Knowledge of arithmetic, statistical methods, Lean concepts, ISO procedures, and their applications.
Ability to use Excel, Word, and SAP in daily job responsibilities, with an emphasis on system-driven solutions.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance department for a large chemical manufacturing facility.
Coordinate and direct maintenance projects, create detailed plans, and integrate and implement technical activities.
Support facility plan objectives for HS&E, Quality and Service, and Productivity/Cost.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and chemical production equipment.
Manage the Preventative Maintenance Program to reduce downtime and improve reliability of production and supporting machinery.
Support capital project reviews and submissions to management, including costs, schedules, and procedures.
Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes in accordance with Management of Change procedures.
Analyze annual utility expenditures and develop plans to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Review and write reports, approve expenditures, and make decisions regarding purchases of materials or services.
Investigate equipment failures and diagnose faulty operation, working with maintenance staff to implement preventative measures.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity in hiring and promotion decisions.
Onboard new employees effectively and efficiently.
Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback with clear, timely documentation.
Coach and manage employees to develop and retain talent.
Apply company policies and adhere to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.
Embody company values of transparency, trust, and respect through integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.
Construct succession plans to support continuity and sustainability of the area of responsibility.