Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Lanxess Corporation; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay range

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

LANXESS Kalama is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead Technicians and external contractors, ensuring safe, reliable operation of rotating and fixed equipment at the Kalama chemical plant.

You will plan and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance, provide technical troubleshooting, and work with Reliability Engineering to improve equipment reliability while complying with PSM and ISO 9001 standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent certification in a mechanical discipline.
• 10+ years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance activities in a unionized hourly workforce environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, technical drawings, maintenance methods, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly 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.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities and mechanical integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical issues, including equipment alignment, lubrication, flanged joint closure, packing, and mechanical seals.
• Manage the mechanical maintenance work process, including work identification, planning, scheduling, prioritization, execution, and follow-up in accordance with LANXESS standards.
• Partner with Reliability Engineering to maintain equipment files, inspection records, and other required documentation and ensure compliance with PSM, ISO 9001, and other applicable requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and work processes; participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in mechanical discipline

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Highlights

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor oversees mechanical maintenance activities within the Kalama chemical plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and systems. The Supervisor leads Maintenance Technicians and external contractors and works closely with Reliability Engineering to support equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key 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.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities and mechanical integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical issues, including equipment alignment, lubrication, flanged joint closure, packing, and mechanical seals.
• Manage the mechanical maintenance work process, including work identification, planning, scheduling, prioritization, execution, and follow-up in accordance with LANXESS standards.
• Partner with Reliability Engineering to maintain equipment files, inspection records, and other required documentation and ensure compliance with PSM, ISO 9001, and other applicable requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and work processes; participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Experience / Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent certification in a mechanical discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance activities in a unionized hourly workforce environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, technical drawings, maintenance methods, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• 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 $88,400 to $147,400 per year (exempt status, not eligible for overtime) depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
• 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.
• DiversityLANXESS 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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