Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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

Requisition ID id

Location Kalama

Business Unit/Group Function Flavors and Fragrances

Work Arrangement Onsite

Level of Experience Middle management

Employee Type Regular

Salary Grade NMG 07 Nat Avg

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.

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.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & 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.
• 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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