Maintenance Superintendent

Job Description: The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for directing and prioritizing maintenance activities for plant systems and equipment to obtain optimization in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency and cost. The Maintenance Superintendent is also responsible for providing leadership in the development and implementation of plant and corporate policies and proceduresDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSecures broad adoption of company priorities: safety is first; environment is second; quality production is thirdImplements best maintenance practices and processesDevelops and maintains preventive maintenance programsEstablishes and utilizes KPI'sMaintains ISO CertificationSupervises Maintenance Department SupervisorsDevelops effective, realistic plans for Maintenance Department ActivitiesAdjusts plans and activities to meet changing organizational needs. Adapts to change quickly and independentlyCoordinates and directs maintenance requirements of each departmentUnderstands and supports the missions and values of the organizationBuilds teams with diverse skills and strengthsCompletes assignments and meets commitmentsAccepts accountability for own actionsPursues problem solutions with a sense of urgencyMaintains clear and consistent performance standards by providing instructive firm guidanceEncourages and motivates employees and defines their roles and responsibilitiesDevelops Request for Expenditures (RF.E.'s) to obtain capital or expense funding approval for equipment, repairs and projects of the plantIn accordance with policy, procures parts and materials required to sustain Plant operations and facilitate turnarounds as well as for attention to routine and emergency situationsAppraises performance of personnel setting objectives for improvement as necessaryMaintains constant communication with operations and shipping to minimize disruptions due to maintenance activities and to ensure other departments are receiving the necessary attention to operate efficiently and without interruptionSelect, train and develop maintenance personnel to provide the highest quality workmanship to the PlantCHARACTERISTICSHigh energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, strong management skillsSelf-starter who takes independent action and continually develops own skillsConsistently manages a good work loadEstablishes and maintains cooperative working relationshipsMaintains a positive, challenging work environmentShows commitment to quality and excellenceEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEB.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required 8 years of manufacturing plant experience required, at least 5 years in similar rolePeople Management, Project Management, Safety and Environmental Management required; computer literate