Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

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.

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.

Location: Kalama • Employee Type: Regular

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
• Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
• NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
• Aflac Benefits
• Legal Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: global Xwork program offers flexible working arrangements; Washington employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours vacation per year; 10 paid holidays; accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off per agreement.
• Training & Development: commitment to professional and personal development through formal and informal learning.

Pay

Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the established pay range for this position is Min $88,400 to $147,400 per year (exempt status, not eligible for overtime) depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.