Industrial Maintenance Supervisor, Lynchburg

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Lynchburg, VA plants.  Under the direction of the Plant Manager, you will coordinate all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities ensuring the plants operate at the highest level of uptime and efficiency. Perform all maintenance functions within company defined Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines and sustain a clean and organized maintenance department. This is a hands-on position where the supervisor performs all required maintenance activities and develops supporting staff to higher levels of skillset, providing technical expertise and maintaining mechanical equipment such as pumps, agitators, chillers, compressors, piping, valves, switches, starters, relays, and sensors at two sites in Lynchburg, VA

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Ensure maintenance department adheres to all OSHA safety requirements as it relates to the duties of maintenance operations  

Complete all required OSHA or corporate training courses as defined by management before conducting tasks

Wear proper PPE as required for the task at hand

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, coordinate and guide all maintenance activities from start to finish

Install or repair pumps, motors, conveyors, filler lines, plant equipment or other devices required to maintain production uptime

Conduct, develop and maintain records for installation, removal, and troubleshooting of systems (Pumps, Piping, Valves, Pneumatics, Motor Starters, Wiring logic, etc.)

Mechanical (pneumatic/hydraulic, power transmission, lubrication, seals, joints, fasteners), Electrical (wiring, contactors, relays), and Electronic (sensors, instrumentation, hardware) skills will be utilized to maintain a continuous stream of production through installation, commissioning, removal, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment

Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide management a repair solution including parts list and timeline

Perform electrical maintenance such as wiring motors, VFD’s control panels or other lower voltage items

Troubleshoot PLC logic or hardware issues associated with automated process equipment

Maintain maintenance shop in a clean, organized, professional condition, following all safety requirements for hazardous materials

Keep all tools, power equipment, and other tools of the trade in a clean and safe working condition

Ensure all documentation for LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work and other related safety documents are completed before performing any work

Maintain effective and positive communication with production staff

Keep supervisors and management aware of pending issues and status of installation or repair

Coordinate preventative maintenance tasks on key plant equipment and ensure completion of those tasks

Strive to meet safety targets or objectives set by the supervisor or management

Continuous development of maintenance staff through coaching and training  

Operate Forklift, Man Lift, Scissor Lift, or other similar equipment

Order parts, check paperwork on receipt of parts

Attend safety meetings, conduct safety audits

Safely perform all other duties as required by supervisor on an as needed basis

Requirements:

Maintenance department supervisor or previous lead mechanic experience

A minimum of 5 years performing mechanical duties in a manufacturing or similar environment as well as electrical knowledge a d ability to troubleshoot

Advanced education or training in engineering, mechanics or technical related fields

Experience with communication and building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

Highly experienced background installing/repairing pumps, motors, conveyors, filler lines, and other various plant equipment

Experience with preventative maintenance programs

Computer skills

Welding certifications plus strong pipe fitting and electrical skills

Able to read technical documents

Ability to work overtime, on-call (after hours), including some weekends when required

Must have 20/20 or corrected 20/20 vision

Understanding of boiler and or hot oil systems

Ability to install and wire 100 hp electric motors, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, VFD’s

Exhibit a strong problem-solving aptitude when it comes to mechanical equipment

Employee must be able to safely lift in excess of 70 pounds without difficulty

Employee must have full range of motion and able to work in awkward positions

Must be able to work at heights in excess of 40 feet without concern

Must be able to interact with all levels of plant personnel in a positive and productive way

Experience leading projects from inception to completion

Position will require lifting, stacking and bending. Employee will use various hand and power tools many of which are large and heavy.  

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

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