Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Vector's partner located in Ashtabula, Ohio is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. There is a current opening for an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor.

Direct Hire
Salary Range: $80k-$100k/yr., with a generous potential annual bonus if targets are met.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for managing the maintenance area, achieving optimum results and driving improvements in safety, environmental, quality, cost and reliability by leveraging the full value of all employees. The Maintenance Supervisor develops hourly mechanics through coaching, feedback, and unit assignments – through dialog, the use of the core competency model and development plans. This position is designated as a Safety Critical Role.

Responsibilities:

• Direct maintenance mechanics in the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of maintenance and plant activities.
• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with developed standards, procedures and applicable codes. Work activity must comply with departmental policies & procedures, ISO procedures (where applicable), and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensure the requirements of PSM, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the respective Corporate Policies are understood such that all operations are conducted safely and in accordance with appropriate requirements
• Stays focused on the long-term goals of the Company while taking responsibility for daily results and driving improvements in safety, environmental, quality, cost and reliability along with the implementation of changes in policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and toolbox talks with employees, and ensure the ongoing compliance of safety rules, safe work practices, and housekeeping.
• Coach and encourage technicians, foster teamwork and pride in the crew, communicate plant goals, standards and direction, and ensure accountability.
• Ensures that workplace is free of discrimination and that individuals are treated with respect.
• Manage the performance and development of maintenance personnel through on going feedback, coaching, counseling, and recognition.
• Maintain and encourage collaborative resolution of work problems among employees, departments and various work groups.
• Assist the Planner/Scheduler and other Supervisors to estimate jobs, and resolve workflow problems.
• Ensure that tools, equipment, and other resources are available to employees for safe, competent, and timely completion of assigned work.
• Capable of working day shift, coverage and off-hour coverage as necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in a maintenance related field is desired. Certified journeyman status in a mechanical trade is an asset without a degree.
• 10 years of maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing environment is desired.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory, coordinator or group leader experience to direct and lead others preferred.
• Experience leading in a Union environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with maintenance and repair of rotating equipment, exchangers, piping, valves in an industrial environment.
• Understanding maintenance best practices and the impact of reliability on unit operations
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), especially SAP, is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to promote / maintain cooperative relationships among employees, peers and supervisors.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards and model the appropriate behaviors.
• Effectively manage performance, champion change, influence and guide

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