Sr. Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Direct and oversee all phases of plant maintenance to ensure the safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective production of quality products to serve our customers.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervision of all Shop and E&I Maintenance activities. Complete employee evaluations, resolve employee problems and disciplinary issues in accordance with the Union contract.  Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Oversee and ensure development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive safety program in assigned area.
• Determine staffing needs and manpower requirements, plan and arrange for staff development and training based on appropriate skills assessment to ensure effective work assignments.
• Work in conjunction with maintenance planning and operations to maximize maintenance productivity and improve schedule attainment while minimizing impacts to plant operations.
• Provide guidance and direction to maintenance staff to resolve problems, promote accountability, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Conceive, develop, and implement ongoing cost containment/improvement initiatives including:
• Capital and general expense reduction
• Employee productivity improvement
• Completion of weekly cost forecasts to meet budget targets

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 7+ years relevant work experience

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• BS degree
• 5+ years’ experience in supervisory/management position

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of process equipment operation and applications.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of piping/electrical systems, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrates understanding of the budgeting process in a plant environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of OSHA regulations and a basic knowledge of local and state regulations concerning plant operation and construction.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of labor laws.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective presentation, facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Able to visualize the “Big Picture” while focusing on details to complete projects.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrates computer literacy with regard to Afton’s routine applications and is able to use appropriate software to solve engineering problems.

 

COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Responsible Care; EHS Management-Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment. Regulatory/Legal compliance.

 Working at Afton

Who We Are – We are a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way feel about our neighbors and communities.

 

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

 

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benef