Maintenance Supervisor

W.R. Grace & Co.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our East Chicago, IN plant. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, task tracking, and optimizing equipment performance, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in chemical manufacturing maintenance supervision, SAP experience, and proven ability to work with union teams while providing clear leadership on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience in a maintenance supervisory position.
• Proven experience with SAP and maintenance management systems.
• Experience in union environments and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient functioning of equipment and machinery.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and address reactive maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain a strong field presence, actively engaging with maintenance teams to understand evolving needs.
• Collaborate with teams to evolve and optimize maintenance tasks based on changing operational requirements.
• Implement a system for tracking task completion, ensuring alignment with schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

WR Grace is seeing a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Team. This role is central to ensuring a strong field presence, efficient task tracking, and strict adherence to our Preventive Maintenance (PM) system. This position requires hands-on engagement in maintenance operations, vigilant monitoring of task progress, and a commitment to optimizing equipment performance. This role is located at our East Chicago, IN plant and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

• Ensure the efficient functioning of equipment and machinery.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and address any reactive maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain a strong field presence, actively engaging with maintenance teams to understand the evolving needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with teams to evolve and optimize maintenance tasks based on changing operational requirements.
• Implement a comprehensive system for tracking tasks completion, ensuring all maintenance activities align with established schedules.
• Utilize SAP to manage and streamline maintenance workflows along with accurate data entry and reporting.
• Foster positive working relationships with union members, addressing concerns proactively.
• Exhibit strong communication skills to provide clear and concise instructions to maintenance teams.
• Lead by example, promoting a positive work culture and motivating teams to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance tasks, ensuring documentation aligns with organizational standards.
• Generate regular reports on tasks completion and field observations.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience in a maintenance supervisory position
• Proven experience and knowledge of SAP and maintenance management systems.
• Proven experience in union environments and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.