Maintenance Superintendent at Westlake

Longview, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

Commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
Ability to challenge the status quo respectfully
Excel at operating in a fast-paced and community environment
Experience in leadership and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Manage six direct reports, including two maintenance supervisors who oversee 10 hourly maintenance technicians
Contribute to short- and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
Provide strategic and operational direction and decision-making to the Maintenance staff in support of company goals and objectives
Assure Maintenance Team performs work safely and in compliance with environmental regulations
Work closely with the Maintenance Team to develop business plans and activities that support company goals
Establish goals and performance measures for Maintenance Department metrics in support of company goals and objectives
Develop and implement corrective action initiatives and programs to improve maintenance performance as required
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives and programs
Oversee all contractor activities utilized to supplement the Maintenance Department
Supervise, coach, and administer discipline to assigned personnel
Lead and mentor Maintenance Staff and conduct employee evaluations for direct reports
Develop annual operating and capital budgets for the Maintenance Department
Participate in setting strategic direction, policies, and assist in overall decision-making regarding operation of the entire facility as a contributing member of the management team
Manage all personnel issues across the Maintenance group, including employee complaints and concerns, disciplinary activities, annual performance appraisals, and training needs
Ensure all Corporate & HR personnel policies and practices are understood and enforced
Establish working relationships with other staff and departmental managers to ensure Maintenance team activities support their needs
Support overall facility planning activities
Direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of processing equipment (including tanks, pumps, and piping) and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Maintenance SupervisionEquipment RepairPumpsPipingTanksUtility SystemsTeam LeadershipPerformance ManagementRecruitmentTrainingIndustrial Maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Maintenance Superintendent position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership and supervisory skills are required for this role?

The role requires carrying out supervisory responsibilities including recruitment, mentoring, training, planning, assigning work, performance evaluation, rewarding, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints.

What is the team structure under the Maintenance Superintendent?

The Maintenance Superintendent manages six direct reports, including two maintenance supervisors who oversee a total of 10 hourly maintenance technicians.

What does Westlake's company culture emphasize?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, commitment to high professional ethical standards, a diverse workplace, challenging the status quo respectfully, and excelling in a fast-paced community environment.