Maintenance Supervisor Location US-IL-Sauget Category Maintenance Overview

Direct and oversee all phases of plant maintenance to ensure the safe, environmentally friendly and cost effective production of quality products to serve our customers. Manage/supervise a team of union employees.

Responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise subordinates, resolve employee problems and disciplinary issues in accordance with the Union contract. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.Oversee and ensure development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive safety program in assigned area. Areas of accountability will include: documentation of safety activities, routine scheduling of safety meetings, interactive safety inspections, group safety observation programs, safety training JSA and JSR development, active reporting and corrective action program.  Foster a culture of safety.Determine staffing needs and manpower requirements, plan and arrange for staff development and training based on appropriate skills assessment to ensure effective work assignments.Provide guidance, direction to the maintenance staff on technical issues. Provide options and alternatives to resolve problems based on technical research (equipment files, work order history, etc.) and engineering calculations.  Complete initial engineering design work/sketches and oversee implementation of resolution.Conceive, develop and implement ongoing cost containment/improvement initiatives including:General expense control and reductionEmployee overtime reduction and productivity improvementReview of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques Completion of repetitive failure analysisParticipate in the plant reliability program, routinely reviewing maintenance requests, backlogs, scheduling priorities and planning processes, etc. to minimize turnaround time and avoid unplanned outages.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Qualifications:

Two-year degree/certificate or journeyman status5-7 years relevant work experience in MaintenanceBachelor’s degree in a related field preferred3+ years’ experience in Maintenance Supervision

 

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates an in-depth working knowledge of process equipment operation and applications, piping systems, schematics, engineering drawings & construction standardsDemonstrates knowledge of ASME, ANSI codesUnderstanding of the budgeting process in a plant maintenance environmentUnderstanding of OSHA regulations and a basic knowledge of local and state regulations concerning plant operation and constructionBasic understanding of electricity/electrical systemsKnowledge and understanding of labor lawsEffective oral and written communication skills; presentation, facilitation, negotiation & conflict resolution skillsAble to manage multiple tasks concurrently; visualize “Big Picture” while focusing on details to complete tasksAble to interact effectively with all levels of employeesAble to cope with multiple interruptionsAble to troubleshoot mechanical systems/equipmentDemonstrates computer literacy with regard to Afton’s routine applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.) and is able to use appropriate software to solve engineering problems

 

 

Afton Chemical supports global operations through its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, and operates globally through local offices, research facilities and manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the world.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching contributions, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a casual working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.