Superintendent-Maintenance, Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,800; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Henderson, CO. The ideal candidate will oversee a team while ensuring safe production processes and compliance with safety policies. Responsibilities include resolving manufacturing problems, managing maintenance functions, and implementing projects aligned with the company's strategic goals. Candidates should have extensive maintenance experience, leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a salary of $94,000–$100,800 per year with a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven management and supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience in automated material handling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure efficient production of quality tile.
• Oversee maintenance-related functions for safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.

Skills

Leadership skills

Lean manufacturing

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical inclination

Communication skills

Total productive maintenance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

8+ years of maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SAP enterprise software

Job description

Primary Location

Onsite in Henderson, CO. Oversee the Henderson, NV facility. Travel required to Henderson, NV.

Job Summary

This position leads a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls staff to ensure safe and efficient production of quality tile. The role requires compliance with all safety policies and procedures, the ability to resolve complex manufacturing problems, and the introduction of innovative solutions. Continuous Improvement principles are applied to streamline and enhance manufacturing processes. The manager implements capital projects that support the company’s strategic goals, executing under the principles of Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, and Endurance.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Westlake safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Oversee and direct all maintenance-related functions to ensure plant operations can maintain safety compliance.
• Manage safety incidents to ensure protocol is followed and maintained.
• Utilize problem‑solving techniques to resolve complex manufacturing problems.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to correct manufacturing issues.
• Ensure plant safety compliance, including air pollution, health department regulations, and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate and enforce company policies to employees.
• Inspect, monitor, and control the quality of workmanship and completed tasks to meet company standards.
• Implement and maintain a plant preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain monthly parts, supply budget and labor costs.
• Be fully proficient with all machinery.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to minimize operating costs and maintain efficient spare‑part levels.
• Oversee the usage and availability of PPE to ensure the best quality at the best cost.
• Possess a proficient knowledge and understanding of all quality‑assurance procedures and requirements.
• Implement changes in working conditions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure the maintenance department maintains a safe housekeeping environment.
• Drive continuous improvement by executing Gemba walks and holding 5S events.
• Read and assist with writing mechanical drawings.
• Lead projects.
• Administer discipline and attendance policies per Westlake policies.
• Lead daily meetings.
• Assist and develop maintenance staffing as needed and directed.
• Actively participate and execute as needed in weekly staff meetings.
• Communicate with all levels of operations, from CEO to plant personnel.
• Maintain contractor compliance.
• Sustain plant facilities.
• Maintain Westlake’s engineering standards in accordance with industry and legal requirements for plant operations and capital projects.
• Develop innovative solutions to reduce energy costs.
• Maintain a fleet of mobile equipment including electric pallet jacks, sit‑down forklifts, sweeper, and front‑end loader.
• Issue work permits for non‑standard work.
• Travel 25% of the time.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess Westlake core values: Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, and Endurance.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Experience with total productive maintenance.
• Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• CAD and SAP enterprise software desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous management and supervisory experience required.
• Ability to manage capital projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to implement changes.
• Implement preventive maintenance.
• Inventory and related budget experience.
• Mechanically inclined.
• OSHA safety requirements knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience desired.
• Knowledge of regulatory or environmental requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• At least 8+ years of maintenance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing experience desired.
• Precast concrete industry experience desired.
• Automated material handling system experience desired.

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or outside.
• Prolonged standing or stationary position.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• Bend and/or twist.
• Lift, move, or transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse throughout the facilities.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hard‑hat protection).

This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The document does not create an employment contract; it represents an at‑will relationship.

$94,000–$100,800 per year

Westlake offers a total‑compensation approach, including potential sign‑on payments and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.