Maintenance Supervisor

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor II to lead daily maintenance activities, ensure safety, and coordinate preventive and corrective work. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires strong leadership and technical chops in rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation, and electrical systems.

We value experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance planning, and a continuous-improvement mindset to minimize downtime and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, piping systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of mechanical craftsmen; monitor progress and ensure timely completion.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical group; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities in CMMS and coordinate scheduling and staffing items.
• Enforce compliance with safety rules and conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with scheduling, production, engineering, reliability, and HSES teams to align maintenance priorities with goals.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance expertise

Safety compliance

CMMS familiarity

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, VA. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Maintenance function. This position will report to Maintenance Manager. The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor II will oversee the execution of the daily maintenance activities at Ashland – Hopewell reporting to the Maintenance/Reliability Manager. Leading to ensure safe work practices, regulatory compliance, schedule compliance, and quality work. Acts as the resource coordinator for schedule breaks and weekly issues. This role requires strong leadership, strong technical competency, and the ability to coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
  • Lead, train, and mentor a team of mechanical craftsmen to advance overall team capabilities.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as day planner for break-ins and first point of contact for issues.
• Maintenance Operations
  • Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical group.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to minimize production interruptions.
  • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
  • Facilitate aspects of your direct reports including but not limited to the vacation calendars, over time management, tool allowances, and staffing items.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce compliance of all Ashland safety rules/responsibilities.
  • Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and adherence to plant safety protocols.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with scheduling, production, engineering, reliability, and HSES teams to align maintenance priorities with operational goals.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
  • Support capital projects and plant expansions with technical input and some work execution coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, piping systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times.
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with and/or supervising a Union workforce.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Infinite possibilities Creating good chemistry isn’t just about what happens when you add the right ingredients together. It’s about what happens when the right people are one of the ingredients. Good chemistry – the kind that can transform a market or a world – is what makes Ashland different and what makes us better. If you’re passionate about the infinite possibilities created through good chemistry, we have a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to help us make great things happen every day for our customers, our communities, our investors and our colleagues around the world.