Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Training & Development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Kalama location is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Foreman to safely execute mechanical maintenance work and lead technicians and contractors. The role blends hands-on maintenance with day-to-day leadership and coordination, providing technical guidance and ensuring tasks meet safety and quality standards.

The candidate should bring 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong knowledge of rotating/ fixed systems, and experience with SAP/CMMS, with a focus on safety, teamwork,

Qualifications

• Relevant maintenance technician certificate and 7+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, maintenance methods, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Prior leadership or lead-worker experience preferred.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned mechanical maintenance work, including pipefitting, equipment installation/removal, pump packing and seal replacement, and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Assist the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring scheduled work is completed safely and on time.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Maintenance Technicians and external contractors.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating and fixed mechanical equipment and process machinery.
• Complete required SAP/CMMS transactions, safety assessments, and life-critical work, including line/equipment opening, confined space entry, and work at heights.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the mechanical maintenance team.

Skills

7+ years experience

Rotating systems

Fixed mechanical systems

Technical drawings

OSHA requirements

Leadership

CMMS / SAP

MS Office

Education

Maintenance technician certificate

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Job Highlights

The Mechanical Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of assigned mechanical maintenance work while assisting the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating the maintenance schedule. The Foreman provides technical expertise, diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical equipment, and provides daily guidance and coaching to Maintenance Technicians and mechanical contractors. This is a hands-on working foreman role that combines direct mechanical maintenance work with day-to-day leadership and coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned mechanical maintenance work, including pipefitting, equipment installation/removal, pump packing and seal replacement, equipment rebuilds, and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Assist the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring scheduled work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Maintenance Technicians and external mechanical contractors.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating and fixed mechanical equipment and process machinery.
• Complete required SAP/CMMS transactions, safety assessments, and life-critical work, including line/equipment opening, confined space entry, and work at heights.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the mechanical maintenance team.

Technical Competencies
Demonstrated proficiency in equipment installation/alignment, flanged joint closure, lubrication, scaffolding, packing and mechanical seals, precision measurement, equipment rebuilds, fabrication, and crane operations/rigging. Competency may be demonstrated through certification, company-approved testing, or verified experience.

Experience / Skills

• Relevant maintenance technician certificate and 7+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, maintenance methods, technical drawings, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Prior leadership or lead-worker experience preferred.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Location Kalama
Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the established pay range for this position is Min $78,900 to $131,500 per year (non-exempt, eligible for overtime), depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include
  • Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  • Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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