Maintenance Supervisor

Ashland; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor II to oversee daily maintenance activities in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, lead a team of mechanical craftsmen, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and uptime.

This role reports to Maintenance Manager and collaborates with scheduling, production, engineering and reliability teams, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction through lean practices

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical craftsman to improve capabilities.
• Plan, schedule, and ensure timely maintenance activities.
• Manage safety, compliance, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with scheduling, production, engineering, and reliability teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Strong communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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.

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of mechanical craftsman 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 Skill Sets

• 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