Maintenance Superintendent

Maintenance Superintendent

Clariant is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance operations for the Louisville West Plant site. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance technicians and contractors in the execution of preventative, reactive, and project maintenance activities while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The Maintenance Superintendent plays a critical role in driving equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, workforce development, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 production environment. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues while balancing reactive and preventative maintenance priorities. This individual will foster a high-performing maintenance culture focused on safety excellence, operational reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualified candidates who are motivated to lead in a dynamic manufacturing environment and contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient operations are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians in executing preventative, reactive, and project work orders while ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Prioritize and assign work orders to optimize schedule adherence, cost control, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment
• Review work requests, conduct field walkdowns, coordinate materials, and manage contractor activities with strong attention to detail and urgency
• Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and troubleshooting support to technicians of varying skill and experience levels
• Support maintenance execution during shutdowns, outages, and unplanned events, adapting quickly to changing operational needs
• Monitor and control maintenance budgets, labor utilization, and overtime while maintaining operational effectiveness
• Approve timecards and ensure accurate maintenance records, reporting, and documentation within CMMS systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, 5S) to improve maintenance efficiency, reliability, and workflow effectiveness
• Coordinate closely with Production to minimize delays related to permits, equipment availability, and scheduling conflicts
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and ESHA standards while actively promoting a zero-injury culture

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or trade school education preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills and the ability to support complex maintenance situations when needed
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred), continuous improvement practices, and strong communication and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan
• *Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.