Production Superintendent

Production Superintendent

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a talented individual to be our Production Superintendent. In this role, you'd primarily be responsible for strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all production related activities at the Lakeside Facility, located in Gary, Indiana. You will also have remote responsibility for two facilities located in Sterling, IL and Muscatine, IA. The facility includes a wide range of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, motors), fixed equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems), electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, buildings, grounds, and all supporting infrastructure required for the safe operation of our Air Separation units.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily activities for production technicians (6 Direct Reports)
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and engineering standards, including PSM/RMP
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and drive long-term reliability and efficiency
• Manage process safety elements such as MOC, permit-to-work, critical drawings, and PSM documentation
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule daily work to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Optimize operational practices through effective resource allocation, technician training, and high-quality work execution
• Direct planned and unplanned plant shutdowns with operations, maintenance, and contractor teams
• Manage the work backlog to ensure timely completion of maintenance and operational activities
• Communicate daily with operations and facility leadership to align priorities and adapt to changing conditions
• Provide troubleshooting support and coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and subject matter experts
• On-call responsibility for after-hours operations support
• Oversee contractor performance, cost control, and safe execution of all work
• Deliver annual productivity and cost-improvement goals through process optimization and reliability initiatives
• Utilize KPIs to drive continuous improvement across maintenance and operations

Work Environment: This position includes office and field work. Candidates must be available outside normal working hours, able to travel up to 10% overnight to support remote facilities, and capable of working in varying weather conditions. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, accessing elevated equipment, working on scaffolds or lifts, and entering confined spaces.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of industrial operations experience OR 5+ years of hands-on process/operations experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading operations personnel
• Strong expertise in process operations, including operating plant systems and equipment and performing advanced troubleshooting
• Experience managing turnarounds, work processes, and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cost-driven environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Experience developing talent and fostering collaborative teams
• Proficiency with computers and standard software (MS Office, email, CMMS)
• Experience managing environmental, safety, and health procedures

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Experience in chemical or air separation operations
• Experience in contractor and supplier management
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, industrial standards, and codes
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as Infor EAM or ProCal
• Experience utilizing advanced trending tools to troubleshoot operational processes
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification