Maintenance Supervisor

About Us Lawter, part of Harima Chemicals Group, is a company strong in pine chemicals and built on products developed using pine chemical resources. Over the past 60 years, highly successful businesses have come together to create the company we are today

• a leading global supplier to the graphic arts, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and the synthetic rubber industries.

Lawter operates in over 20 countries with 9 manufacturing and technology centers. Our strength is built on formulating technology, strategic raw material sourcing and our global network of manufacturing capabilities. We are paving the way for the next generation of sustainable solutions in the specialty chemicals industry. Learn more at Lawter.com.

Position Summary:

This position is to plan all site maintenance activities and ensure all parts have been ordered for specific tasks, as well as keep track of job progress. This position will also keep track of services on plant utilities such as: hot oil units, air compressors, chillers ect.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinate maintenance work performed by outside contractors. Manage Millwrights in day to day tasks. Develop and implement safe work permits as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. Conduct Tool-Box Talks as required by the Maintenance Supervisor Create and maintain a safe working environment Attend safety training and meetings as required Assess PPE required by personnel and coordinate with EHS Manager to ensure that all PPE is available and in good working condition. Assist the Maintenance Manager in ensuring parts inventory warehouse is maintained and stocked parts are promptly reordered and available when needed. Manage maintenance vendor pool in such a way that is cost effective and 100% transparent. Assist the Maintenance Manager in ensuring the execution of work orders and planned work as set by the Manager and Planner. Ensure required preventative and safety inspections are completed as required by various agencies. Maintain accurate records of maintenance operations/activities (Safe work Permits workorders etc.) Attend management meetings as required and participate in developing solutions to identified problems. Communicate department issues to higher level management as necessary. Assist with training employees on the safe, efficient performance of their jobs. Assist Engineering department as required on completion of projects. Perform SAP transactions as necessary (Requisitions, receipts, etc.) Provide technical expertise to millwrights as well as production personnel.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Maintenance Supervisory/Leadership role highly desired. Budget management skills also preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and instrumentation preferred. High School Diploma required. Microsoft Office with strong Word and Excel
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (e-mail, calendar) is helpful.

SAP Computer Data Processing preferred.

Working Conditions or Restrictions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Language Skills:

Strong English oral and written communication skills are required. Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence

Mathematical Skills:

The ability to successfully complete moderately complex arithmetic calculations. Knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, capacity, mass and weight) and U.S. equivalents.

Reasoning Ability:

• Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices or procedures.
• Skill in organizing material, information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
• Ability to analyze information in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Sense of Responsibility.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; must be able to understand, record and verbalize detailed information, be observant, accurate and able to follow directions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence utilizing professional business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task, whilst managing your own time and workload, often without day to day supervision, always delivering tasks on time and to deadlines.
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.
• Extensive knowledge in a variety of mechanical systems

Physical Demands:

Standing, sitting, bending, stooping. Lifting up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Work Environment:

Business office environment as well as Outdoor Warehousing Will be required to work outside of normal working hours. EEO and Accommodations Lawter is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Lawter will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Lawter welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the HR team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Pay:

$70,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Maintenance Supervisor:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person