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Maintenance Supervisor
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Friendly, WV)
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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Summary:As a Maintenance Supervisor, you are a frontline leader responsible for setting clear expectations, driving consistent execution, and developing talent while ensuring safe, reliable maintenance operations. You play a critical role in strengthening leadership capability within the maintenance organization by modeling professionalism, accountability, and proactive decision-making. This role is ideal for a leader who believes supervision is about influence, high standards, and people development—not just assigning tasks.
Please note that this role requires onsite presence.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities Include:
Safety, EHS & Compliance
+ Lead safe execution of maintenance activities in compliance with EHS regulations, site policies, and Momentive’s Corporate Management System.
+ Ensure safety and compliance for employees and contractors, including training completion and procedural adherence.
+ Identify and drive hazard reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Support site programs such as Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, and other EHS requirements.
+ Maintain accountability for required training and compliance actions for self and direct reports through active field leadership.
Maintenance Operations & Reliability
+ Lead corrective, preventive, predictive, and capital maintenance activities to support safe, reliable operation of site assets.
+ Assign, coordinate, and monitor work based on skill, readiness, and operational priority to meet quality and schedule expectations.
+ Provide technical guidance to maintenance crafts and contractors to ensure proper work methods and workmanship.
+ Assess equipment and facility conditions to identify risks, maintenance needs, and improvement opportunities.
+ Track and act on key maintenance performance metrics including PM completion, equipment downtime, MTTR/MTBF, and productivity.
+ Ensure consistent use of digital work management tools, with accurate execution, documentation, and work order closeout.
Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and strong field presence.
+ Set clear expectations for safety, work quality, behavior, and performance.
+ Coach, develop, and provide timely feedback to maintenance team members.
+ Address performance issues through documentation, coaching, and corrective actions aligned with company policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
+ Build a culture of trust, discipline, and continuous improvement through collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Planning, EHS, and external partners.
+ Recognize individual and team contributions that reflect strong safety performance, quality work, and professionalism.
+ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
+ Associate degree or 5+ years of experience supervising maintenance crafts in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
+ Solid understanding of maintenance and reliability principles, including corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
+ Demonstrated ability to plan and execute maintenance work in support of operational priorities.
+ Proven ability to lead, organize, and influence teams while driving change and measurable improvements.
+ Strong safety mindset with working knowledge of EHS requirements and safe work practices.
+ Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting and shift/periodic updates.
+ Proficiency with digital maintenance systems, including CMMS tools (e.g., SAP PM).
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for communication, reporting, and analysis.
+ Ability to build effective working relationships across Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Planning teams.
+ Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to align daily execution to longer-term improvement goals.
The following are preferred qualifications:
+ Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment, including application of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
+ Experience in chemical or process manufacturing operations.
+ Working knowledge of reliability and continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PM optimization, Lean, or Six Sigma.
+ Formal training, certification, or apprenticeship in a skilled trade or maintenance discipline.
+ Familiarity with mechanical integrity programs and applicable industry standards (e.g., API, ASME, PSM).
+ Experience working within structured management systems (EHS, Quality, ISO-based systems).
+ Advanced CMMS experience, including reporting, data analysis, and work management effectiveness.
What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $87,500 - $128,150
The actua l salary offered i s determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill set s, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable . If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply ! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
+ Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
+ Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
+ Short term disability with 100 % base salary coverage.
+ Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
+ 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
+ 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
+ Student debt pay-off program.
+ Professional development programs and courses.
+ Wellness programs and f inancial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab (https://www.momentive.com/en-us/careers#tabs-ff9710a15f-item-3438a9fedf-tab) on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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