Maintenance Supervisor

Job Details:

Job Location:

LSB Cherokee AL - Cherokee, AL 35616

Superintendent’s role is to lead and develop employees in the operation, optimization, and improvement of their daily workflow in a safe, cost‑effective, and environmentally controlled manner.

• Ensure EH&S guidelines and procedures are included in area plans, decision making, systems and processes.
• Develop and operate within the plant maintenance budget.
• Provide technical expertise and support in troubleshooting and maintaining process equipment, as well as identifying and driving improvement projects.
• Maintain the plant’s rail system by developing an annual capital maintenance plan to keep the rail system in good operating condition.
• Provide machinery expertise to lead and assist the site with solving rotating equipment issues and making equipment purchases.
• Achieve or surpass safety objectives for your work area.
• Assist in coordinating asset management planning, shutdowns, and preventative maintenance tasks, particularly those that affect production performance.
• Ensure all projects are effectively budgeted before commencement and that all costs are monitored and controlled during implementation.
• Set expectations, follow up with accountability, and foster continual improvement through courageous conversations.
• Coordinate performance management of production teams, including conducting and recording performance reviews.

• 5+ years in chemical plant maintenance experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA standards, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with a focus on process and time‑management discipline.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of various chemical unit operations.
• Knowledge and practice of leadership and management abilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and computerized maintenance management software.

• Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, high pressure, high temperature, loud noises, and running equipment.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toed boots, and hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

This position is safety and security sensitive in nature.

This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public. This facility is required to comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.

LSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LSB conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.