Production Superintendent

Continental Carbon Company•Ponca City, OK

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for directing and prioritizing maintenance activities for plant systems and equipment to obtain optimization in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency and cost. The Maintenance Superintendent is also responsible for providing leadership in the development and implementation of plant and corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required
8 years of manufacturing plant experience required, at least 5 years in similar role
People Management, Project Management, Safety and Environmental Management required
computer literate

Nice To Haves

High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, strong management skills
Self-starter who takes independent action and continually develops own skills
Consistently manages a good work load
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships
Maintains a positive, challenging work environment
Shows commitment to quality and excellence

Responsibilities

Secures broad adoption of company priorities: safety is first; environment is second; quality production is third
Implements best maintenance practices and processes
Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs
Establishes and utilizes KPI’s
Maintains ISO Certification
Supervises Maintenance Department Supervisors
Develops effective, realistic plans for Maintenance Department Activities
Adjusts plans and activities to meet changing organizational needs.
Adapts to change quickly and independently
Coordinates and directs maintenance requirements of each department
Understands and supports the missions and values of the organization
Builds teams with diverse skills and strengths
Completes assignments and meets commitments
Accepts accountability for own actions
Pursues problem solutions with a sense of urgency
Maintains clear and consistent performance standards by providing instructive firm guidance
Encourages and motivates employees and defines their roles and responsibilities
Develops Request for Expenditures (RF.E.’s) to obtain capital or expense funding approval for equipment, repairs and projects of the plant
In accordance with policy, procures parts and materials required to sustain Plant operations and facilitate turnarounds as well as for attention to routine and emergency situations
Appraises performance of personnel setting objectives for improvement as necessary
Maintains constant communication with operations and shipping to minimize disruptions due to maintenance activities and to ensure other departments are receiving the necessary attention to operate efficiently and without interruption
Select, train and develop maintenance personnel to provide the highest quality workmanship to the Plant