Lead Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – Onsite Plant Ops

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Kalama seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead technicians and contractors, ensuring safe, reliable operation of mechanical equipment. You will work with Reliability Engineering to support equipment reliability and compliance with PSM and ISO 9001.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and planning skills, with extensive experience in rotating/fixed systems and CMMS/SAP environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance in a unionized hourly workforce.
• Knowledge of rotating/fixed systems, drawings, OSHA requirements.
• Experience with CMMS; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mechanical Maintenance Technicians and external mechanical contractors, providing direction, coaching, training, and support while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Supervisory experience

Union workforce

Problem solving

Leadership

Planning

Rotating equipment

Fixed equipment

Technical drawings

OSHA knowledge

CMMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

PSM experience

ISO 9001

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Kalama seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead technicians and contractors, ensuring safe, reliable operation of mechanical equipment. You will work with Reliability Engineering to support equipment reliability and compliance with PSM and ISO 9001.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and planning skills, with extensive experience in rotating/fixed systems and CMMS/SAP environments.