Maintenance Supervisor

Description

FLEXSYS AMERICA - Maintenance Supervisor

Monongahela, PA • Manufacturing & Engineering

Description

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufacturers around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company's singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives. 

This position leads the maintenance function for the Flexsys America LP plant located in Monongahela, PA (approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA). This position directs the site's maintenance workforce and contractors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance in support of plant operations. 

Position Details:

• Reports to: Engineering and Maintenance Manager
• Classification: Salaried
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday
• Turnarounds: Expected to support planned shutdowns and turnarounds, including extended hours as required
• Call-in: May be called in outside normal hours to direct response to equipment breakdowns

Requirements

 Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and foster the safety culture for maintenance personnel while driving maintenance and reliability productivity improvement efforts.
• Direct maintenance staff within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Evaluate the job performance and developmental needs of direct reports. Provide appropriate feedback, coaching, and training to meet individual and site maintenance needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness and assist in the development of predictive and preventive maintenance plans.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex or repetitive problems.
• Coordinate with others to ensure critical equipment is identified and spare parts are available.
• Coordinate contractors as needed for mechanical, electrical, and other related contracted work.
• Control maintenance expenditures cost-effectively in accordance with the site budget for repairs, resources, direct labor, overtime, and contractors.
• Deliver key performance metrics for the maintenance department, including equipment availability, schedule compliance, preventive maintenance completion rate, and percentage of reactive work.

Required Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate requires approximately 80% mechanical and 20% electrical skills, ability, and/or experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years of maintenance and/or supervisory experience in the chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or a closely related industry required.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• College coursework and/or related technical courses.
• Advanced skills in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Service-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Broad-based, hands-on knowledge and experience with mechanical equipment and repair, including pumps, blowers, mechanical seals, piping, vessels, exchangers, welding, rigging, and scaffolding.
• Knowledge of 480V power distribution, feeders, and Motor Control Centers for motors, variable speed drives, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and control systems, including interlocks, PLC, and DCS. DeltaV experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable code requirements, including OSHA, PSM Mechanical Integrity, ASTM, ISA84, and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to work in a team environment with engineers, technicians, operators, and contractors.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance practices such as vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, and thermography.
• Fluent in English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to advance problems toward resolution when encountering ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Results-oriented, with a willingness to apply extra effort to accomplish critical or difficult tasks.
• SAP or other CMMS experience preferred, including using computerized maintenance systems for data entry and tracking of scheduling, payroll, work orders, parts inventory, and related activities.

Flexsys is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.