Maintenance Supervisor

Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: LaPorte, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary:

The Process Mechanical (PM) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities across the plant while adhering to plans and schedules. This role oversees Corrective, Predictive, Preventive, and Condition-Based Maintenance programs, or efforts, in alignment with production and operational goals, ensuring resource availability (crafts, operators, parts, equipment) and regulatory compliance.

The PM Maintenance Supervisor manages both internal teams and third-party contractors, ensuring adherence to Kuraray's Safety, Health, and Environmental (HSE) standards, including OSIP, HASC, ISN, and training/certification requirements. The role also plays a key part in integrating and optimizing SAP, driving continuous improvement in reporting, training, and system utilization to enhance long-term reliability, cost control, and operational competitiveness.

This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including troubleshooting, performance management, team development, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Direction

- Supervise and lead PM maintenance technicians to ensure safe, effective, and timely execution of maintenance activities.

- Communicate local action plans, aligning team objectives with plant goals and broader organizational strategy.

- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to build team capabilities and foster continuous improvement.

Planning & Scheduling

- Support the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities, including turnaround (TAR) and transition work, ensuring alignment with business plans and operational needs.

- Identify potential constraints, deficiencies, or trends that could impact schedules and address them in consultation with Production and Maintenance leadership.

- Develop short- and long-term maintenance plans and allocate resources effectively, approving overtime or additional support as needed.

Maintenance Execution & Technical Support

- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment and system issues; oversee repairs, replacements, and installations.

- Perform and review site maintenance activities, ranging from general facility upkeep to complex electrical work.

- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards ( e.g., API, ASME, NFPA) and apply methodologies such as Process Hazard Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory, corporate, and departmental HSE requirements.

- Instruct teams on safe working methods, monitor behaviors, and take corrective action when risks are identified.

- Oversee contractor compliance with Kuraray HSE policies, certifications, and procedures.

SAP & Continuous Improvement

- Serve as SAP User, ensuring effective integration, training, and reporting.

- Provide continuous feedback to improve SAP performance and functionality.

- Support KPIs, reports, and communication tools to measure and improve maintenance effectiveness.

- Drive, or recommend, process and quality improvements that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness.

Compliance & Quality

- Monitor adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

- Support planning and coordinate inspections and testing, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience in a polymer/chemical manufacturing environment.

- Strong leadership, communication, and long-range planning skills.

- Proven ability to supervise diverse teams and contractors.

- Knowledge of plant operations, maintenance processes, and economic measures.

- Experience with Process Safety Management, Project Management, and compliance with RAGAGEP (e.g., API, ASME, NFPA) .

- Proficiency in SAP and experience with maintenance planning/scheduling systems.

- Strong problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.

- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

- Candidates must have a valid driver's license.

Competencies :

- Customer Focus

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

- Business Insight

Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

- Cultivates Innovation

Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

- Action Oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

- Ensures Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

- Drives Results

Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance

- Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

- Values Difference

Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

- Communicates Effectively

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

- Courage

Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

- Instills Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

- Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status

No third-party candidates accepted.