Maintenance Supervisor

Sun Chemical Corporation•Muskegon Charter Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Chemical is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance function at its Muskegon, Michigan manufacturing facility. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems. The Maintenance Supervisor is a maintenance subject matter expert who leads maintenance technicians, coordinates contractors, drives preventive maintenance programs, and supports continuous improvement across the site.

Requirements

Eight years of industrial maintenance experience, or five years of industrial maintenance experience combined with three years of supervisory experience.
Experience planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repair activities.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment with shifting operational needs.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to evaluate data, make informed decisions, and resolve issues effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and contractors.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent education in an engineering, mechanical, or related technical discipline.
Maintenance and/or supervisory experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, equipment history tracking, inventory management, and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational leadership for the site maintenance function and supervise maintenance technicians.
Lead troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and reliability initiatives for manufacturing equipment and systems.
Partner with Production to plan and execute preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects.
Manage maintenance work orders, assign resources, verify completed work quality, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, safe work permitting, hazard assessments, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
Coordinate and oversee contractors and specialized service providers, including vendor selection, scheduling, and project execution.
Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and purchasing activities to support operational reliability and cost effectiveness.
Participate in safety investigations, Management of Change (MOC) activities, process upset reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
Lead employee development activities, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to site and regulatory requirements.