Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Kanto-Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanto-Corporation, a leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in Portland, OR. The role oversees maintenance teams, manages plant systems, and drives safety, quality, and productivity across facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or higher in engineering or related field with substantial maintenance leadership experience, and offers a competitive salary from $95,000 to $135,000 annually plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or related field with five years’ experience in industrial maintenance, or an Associate’s degree with ten+ years in industrial maintenance, or equivalent.
• Ten+ years maintenance experience in industrial/regulated environments with production equipment and facility systems.
• Five+ years in a supervisory/leadership role within facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs maintenance technicians.
• Provides hands-on daily coaching to ensure safe, effective equipment operation.
• Sets pace, structures work, and prioritizes activities for uptime and maintenance.
• Coaches staff in problem solving, time management and results orientation.
• Ensures work is on schedule and within budget.
• Drives continuous improvement in equipment monitoring and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborates with other teams with safety-first focus and factory alignment.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA PSM standards at Kanto PMF.
• Inspects plant, plans space allocation, and coordinates modifications and contracts.
• Analyzes HVAC systems, wiring, lighting, boilers, and recommends improvements.
• Maintains ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment processes; installs and repairs facilities equipment.
• Speaks with management to form policies and coordinate programs with plant activities.
• Interacts with local government to coordinate plant activities with authorities.
• Work with limited guidance toward established objectives.
• On-call responsibilities on a shared rotation; carries company phone.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Maintenance planning

Coaching & mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree with 10+ years industrial maintenance

Job description

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Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Full Time OR-13424 N Woodrush Way, Portland, OR, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 1024

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Kanto is a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, powering the world’s most advanced industries. With a proven legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we partner with global leaders in semiconductors, technology, and chemical processing to deliver products that meet the most uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

At Kanto, our people are our greatest strength. Collaboration, commitment, and excellence define how we work, while continuous improvement drives both our success and employee growth. Joining Kanto means shaping the future of technology and manufacturing—while building your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your work truly matters.

Kanto’s Mission & Value Statements

Mission

We create value for our customers through quality products and services at a competitive price.

Customer Value Proposition

Quality, Consistency, and Reliability

Employee Value Proposition

At Kanto, your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported—all while advancing technologies that shape the future. When Kanto succeeds, we share in that success together.

Position Summary

Manages maintenance technicians and is accountable for all facility maintenance, plant systems, machinery, and other facility requirements while role modelling Kanto’s Operating Priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

*The essential functions of a job describe the primary duties and responsibilities that are fundamental to the role and must be performed satisfactorily by the incumbent to successfully fulfill the purpose of the position.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable employees with restrictions or disabilities, supported by documentation provided by a physician, to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

General Duties & Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

• Manages and directs maintenance technicians.
• Provides hands-on daily technical coaching and expertise to ensure facilities equipment is operating safely and effectively.
• Sets the pace, structures the work and prioritizes daily and weekly activities in support of facilities equipment uptime, maintenance and repair.
• Coaches the maintenance technicians in problem solving, time management and results orientation.
• Ensures clear commitments and activities are on schedule and within budget.
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement in equipment monitoring and uptime, maintenance policies and procedures, and supporting business processes.
• Collaborates effectively with other groups through effective communication, ensuring safety-first focus, alignment with factory priorities and coordination on facilities downtime.
• Ensures the maintenance team members understand, and all maintenance activities and functions comply with OSHA PSM standards at Kanto PMF.
• Inspects plant and evaluates use of space and facilities.
• Plans, and schedules facilities modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions.
• Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Analyzes company’s HVAC systems, wiring, lighting, boilers, scrubbers and other factors, and makes recommendations for improvements. Coordination of building space allocation, layout, and communication services.
• Maintains ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment processes, performing corrective action and preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary. Conducts the installation, maintenance, and repair of Facilities machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems.
• Confers with representatives of management to formulate policies, determine need for programs, and coordinate programs with plant activities.
• Confers with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of plant activities with law enforcement and fire-fighting agencies.
• Must be able to work with limited guidance toward established objectives.
• Must be able to be on call, on a shared rotation. On-call status includes carrying a company issued cell phone.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises one or more employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and in compliance with applicable agency regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and guide work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Safety Responsibilities

Follows all applicable company and customer safety requirements. Attends required safety training and meetings and actively participates in identifying and resolving safety issues. Leads by example to promote and encourage company-wide safety. Trains employees to identify and resolve safety issues. Conducts periodic safety reviews and initiates corrective action as necessary. Responsible for maintaining safety manual and providing employees with access to manual.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or a related technical field and five years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role; or an Associate’s degree from an accredited technical college or trade school with ten or more years of progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, chemical, semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment, with demonstrated experience maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory, manager, or similar leadership role within the facilities maintenance space. (Note that “Lead” titled work does not necessarily equate to supervisory experience.)
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC/refrigeration, plumbing, pumps