What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Superintedent position at Westlake?
- Manages and coordinates activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, and grounds.
- As a member of the senior management team at the Bristol facility, participates in team meetings, strategic planning, and PIP.
- Directly supervises the maintenance department; and oversees the performance management, attendance, and training functions.
- Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
- Develops a preventative maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
- Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- Review new product plans and discuss equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
- Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve safety issues and maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
- Five years of experience in extrusion or similar processes is required. Three to five years of supervisory experience. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective management skills.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in a written and verbal manner.
- Westlake Workplace Behaviors
The Westlake Workplace Behaviors were developed to articulate the behaviors that the organization values - creating a standardized approach that is clear and accessible to everyone in the company. These behaviors include: Instill Trust; Working with Vision and Purpose; planning, Align, and Analyze; communicating effectively, and driving results
About Westlake:
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.
