Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

LANXESS Corporation•Kalama, WA

9d•$88,400 - $147,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor oversees mechanical maintenance activities within the Kalama chemical plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and systems. The Supervisor leads Maintenance Technicians and external contractors and works closely with Reliability Engineering to support equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent certification in a mechanical discipline.
10+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years of supervisory experience.
Experience leading maintenance activities in a unionized hourly workforce environment.
Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and planning skills.
Knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, technical drawings, maintenance methods, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Mechanical Maintenance Technicians and external mechanical contractors, providing direction, coaching, training, and support while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities and mechanical integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical issues, including equipment alignment, lubrication, flanged joint closure, packing, and mechanical seals.
Manage the mechanical maintenance work process, including work identification, planning, scheduling, prioritization, execution, and follow-up in accordance with LANXESS standards.
Partner with Reliability Engineering to maintain equipment files, inspection records, and other required documentation and ensure compliance with PSM, ISO 9001, and other applicable requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and work processes; participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
Aflac Benefits
Legal Assistance Program
Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
Flexible working arrangements
80 hours of vacation per year (for non-union employees)
10 paid holidays
64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year (for non-union employees)
Ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.