Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor provides frontline leadership for day-to-day maintenance execution at Syensqos Anaheim CA composite materials manufacturing plant. This role is accountable for safe compliant and high-quality maintenance execution while supporting reliability cost effectiveness and continuous improvement objectives. The Maintenance Supervisor operates within the SAP (CMMS) work order lifecycle and places particular emphasis on break-in work and urgent priority work (P0/P1) including rapid coordination of spare parts and materials logistics required to execute these work orders effectively.

• Reports to:Maintenance Manager
• Team leadership scope:Approximately20 multi-craft tradesmenassigned to roster panels supporting24/7 coverage
• Contractor oversight:Oversees contractors as required to support execution needs

• Ensure consistent application of all site safety rules and safe work practices; validate safe behaviors and work quality through active field presence.
• Evaluate jobs to ensure work can be executed safely prior to and during execution (e.g. job walkdowns hazard recognition and required work controls).
• Reinforce workplace excellence through coaching accountability and consistent application of standards.
• Authorized signer under the plants safe work permit system

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance execution primarily on2nd/swing shift.
• Provide coverage for other shifts and/or weekends as required to ensure continuity of maintenance support.
• Drive maintenance sector performance through established KPIs and participation in regular performance and operational meetings.
• Support technicians with technical and organizational guidance to enable timely and high-quality execution.

• Work closely within theSAP (CMMS) work order lifecycle supporting strong discipline in:
• Work order execution readiness and coordination
• Timely close-out and accurate maintenance history capture
• Effective communication of execution status and constraints
• Execute strong coordination and decision-making for urgentbreak-inwork andP0/P1work orders ensuring safety speed and work quality.

• Support spare parts and materials logistics for break-in and P0/P1 work orders including:
• Identifying parts/material needs early and coordinating sourcing/availability
• Securing necessary parts to execute urgent work
• Staging and/or kitting parts where practical to accelerate execution
• Communicating alternatives or constraints to the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler and Maintenance Manager

• Ensure consistent and widespread use of maintenance best practices across the roster/sector.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the maintenance work process and improve cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participate in reliability and continuous improvement meetings or actions.

• Support the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler by:
• Walking down jobs and developing scope of work
• Developing bills of materials for job scopes
• Securing necessary parts to execute jobs
• Staging and/or kitting parts for jobs
• Estimating manpower needs
• Oversee and coordinate planning and scheduling readiness for turnaround/shutdown work within the assigned sector as required.

• Identify competency requirements and training needs.
• Coach and develop maintenance personnel and hold them accountable for delivery of results.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Production/Operations and constructively challenge priorities when required.

• Contribute to the sector annual budgeting process and monitor performance versus budget; take actions within scope to achieve committed results.

The Anaheim plant includes but is not limited to the following equipment and systems:

• Mixers
• Ovens and thermal processing equipment
• Utilities (e.g. air steam chilled water vacuum process water LV/MV electrical etc.)
• Dust collection systems
• Prepreg machines
• Hot melt systems
• Solution dip systems
• Related supporting infrastructure and controls

• Department safety performance
• Delivering maintenance sector performance (reliability and efficiency)
• Sector maintenance budget contribution/performance
• Motivation and engagement of the team

• Education:High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:Working knowledge of chemical/process plant equipment (pumps piping heat exchangers vessels instrumentation etc.) along with a background in maintenance and repair of this equipment. This knowledge is typically gained through5 yearsof industrial experience in a chemical plant or related industry including3 yearsin maintenance.
• Systems/Tools:Good computer and written communication skills. Working knowledge ofSAP (CMMS)and common productivity tools (e.g. Word Excel). Knowledge of MS Project is a plus.

• Rigorous reliable and dependable
• Logical and structured; applies process and rules fully
• Decisive; able to make timely decisions
• Able to constructively challenge production teams and align on priorities

• Plant-based role at theAnaheim CAsite.
• Primarily2nd/swing shift; may be required to cover other shifts and/or weekends based on site needs.
• Works in manufacturing areas requiring PPE and adherence to site safety requirements.

• Safe and compliant execution of maintenance work including urgent break-in and P0/P1 work
• Improved responsiveness and execution performance during swing shift coverage
• Strong SAP work order quality (close-out discipline accurate history) supporting reliability improvements
• Improved parts/material readiness for urgent work; reduced delays due to logistics constraints
• Reduced repeat failures and improved reliability/efficiency performance

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98720 to $123400 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Must be a US Citizen or Greencard holder
• Must be clean shaven for mask respirator (no beard mustache ok)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
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