About Us

AmeriTerpenes, LLC is the leading U.S.-based producer of natural terpene-based ingredients.
AmeriTerpenes produces natural terpene-based ingredients derived from renewable pine-based feedstocks.
The product portfolio includes Dihydromyrcenol, Linalool and Anethole, used in perfumes, household products, and food and beverage flavorings.
The company holds leading market positions in several of these core products, including as the largest North American producer of Dihydromyrcenol, and supplies customers across the consumer goods, personal care, food & beverage and industrial chemicals markets.
The company generates approximately USD 200 million in revenue and employs around 170 people.
With manufacturing across two integrated U.S. production sites in Jacksonville, Florida, and Colonels Island, Georgia, the business serves customers globally, particularly across North America and numerous international markets. Many of these customer relationships span more than a decade, notably long-standing by industry standards.

Your Role

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all maintenance functions in a chemical manufacturing plant, including but not limited to, preventive, corrective and emergency work. This position is responsible for coordinating select safety and reliability activities. The Maintenance Supervisor shall direct maintenance associates and workflow processes, communicate with Operations on work status, and proper closure of work orders. This position will be responsible for managing approximately 6 technicians and completing regular performance evaluations.

· Manage and direct multiple crafts including mechanics, I&E technicians, PM/PdM technicians and welders.

· Create a safe work environment and ensure all plant safety rules are followed, including permitted procedures such as Permit to Work, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, etc.

· Ensure 100% compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations impacted by Maintenance & Reliability.

· Coordinate daily work flow assignments to maintenance technicians, with an emphasis on predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.

· Ensures preventive, corrective and scheduled maintenance is performed as planned.

· Assure equipment reliability to maximize process OEE.

· Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

· Work with the Operations group to prioritize work orders for planning and scheduling

· Generate weekly schedules and availability forecasts by craft.

· Coordinate and schedule work orders that require contract labor from the planned backlog.

· Ensure quality work order completion by maintenance technicians, including proper documentation. Inspect and audit completed work.

· Develop schedules for shutdown / Short Notice Outage work.

· Facilitate daily and weekly maintenance scheduling and wrap up meetings. Prioritize work assignments versus resources. Provide operations with details from the completed work and review tomorrow’s plan for proper Operations night notes (Equipment Preparation, Cleaning, Lockout, etc.)

· Complete regularly scheduled written performance reviews with maintenance technicians. Coach technicians based on department vision and guiding principles.

· Verify and approve completed maintenance associate Dayforce timesheets. Verify all time is properly confirmed to work orders.

· Create procedures and checklists that reflect maintenance best practices and continuous improvement.

· Assist with the department training programs. Identity training needs, and verify training (safety and skills training) and completed in a timely manner.

· Work with Maintenance Planner to ensure scheduled jobs are properly staged.

· Report significant impacts to maintenance budget and schedule.

· Other duties, as required.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; 2 or 4 yr. degree in applicable field Preferred.
5-7 years maintenance supervisor and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Well-versed in the use of multiple inspection and assessment tools, software and methodology.
Mechanical experience maintaining equipment.
Previous formal maintenance scheduling or supervisory training preferred.
Computer literate (MS Office, SAP, CMMS, Engineering Software)
SAP PM Module experience preferred
Knowledge of engineering processes and fundamentals
OSHA Training and Regulations
Read and understand P&ID and E&I Drawings
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazards Analysis (PHA)
Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb a 170 foot distillation column, and work in confined spaces.
Acting with integrity, building relationships, communicating openly and honestly, continuously improving, respecting others, taking a stake in the business, working together as a team.
Committing to safety and respect for the environment. Responsible Care.
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written, with multiple levels of the organization).
Must possess conflict resolution skills.
Must be a self-starter with initiative and adaptability, and be an inquisitive, active learner.
Must possess the ability to prioritize tasks and think outside the box. Excellent problem solving ability and judgment.
Leadership skills a must.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with AmeriTerpenes.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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