Maintenance Supervisor

PQ Corporation is a leading global producer of silicate, zeolite, and other performance materials serving the detergent, pulp and paper, chemical, petroleum, catalyst, water treatment, construction, and beverage markets. Our chemical products are complemented by those of our former subsidiary Potters Industries, a leading producer of engineered glass materials serving the highway safety, polymer additive, metal finishing, and conductive particle markets.

- Directly supervise mechanics. - Prepare weekly plant maintenance schedules, review performance daily and modify plans as appropriate. - Maintenance job planning/scheduling to include: issue/review work order documents from CMMS system, specify appropriate tools, provide detailed work instructions, job review and data capture, follow-up planning as required and work order closure. - Prioritize work, maintaining a backlog. - Review PM orders; optimize plant PM systems. - Manage continuous improvement of maintenance KPI's and reporting systems. - Facilitates weekly maintenance scheduling meetings with plant operating team. - Assist operations with special assignments. - Organize and drive efforts to improve HS&E. - Motivate and train hourly technicians to develop ownership skills.

* High school diploma or GED required. * High level of computer literacy. This job requires daily interface with CMMS (EPAC) and plant production (SAP) software. * Experience with CMMS workflow and effective at communicating work plans. * Working knowledge of industrial plant processes and equipment. * Well-organized, forward-thinker, good communicator. * Effective meeting facilitator. * Working knowledge of SAP and purchasing procedures. * 7-10 years in a maintenance role. Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility preferred.