Maintenance Supervisor

Clariant; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry‑over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team at its Mount Holly plant. You will plan, schedule and execute maintenance activities to minimize downtime and meet production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and continuous improvement across operations. You will oversee executions on rotating equipment, manage emergencies, and drive reliability improvements through proactive maintenance practices, collaborating with operations, engineering, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical college education preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Strong maintenance processes and plant operations understanding.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient repair and upkeep of plant equipment.
• Plan, review and finalize maintenance activities according to schedule.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, analyze data and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance Planning to align schedules.
• Lead daily meetings to track work orders and identify improvements.
• Oversee repairs on rotating equipment and manage urgent work.
• Drive equipment reliability improvements and safety, quality, environmental standards.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Mechanical systems

Electrical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical college education preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 41859 | Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Join Clariant’s Care Chemicals business unit as a Maintenance Supervisor and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our plant operations. In this position, you will lead a skilled maintenance team, coordinating planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to keep equipment safe and efficiently. You will balance priorities and resources to minimize downtime, support production targets, and respond effectively to operational needs. At the same time, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing team capabilities, enhancing equipment reliability, and driving proactive maintenance practices. This role is also critical in maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and environmental performance, contributing directly to the site’s operational excellence and long‑term success.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Direct daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient repair and upkeep of plant equipment
• Ensure, planned, review and finalized maintenance activities are executed according to schedule
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, prepare reports, analyze data, and recommend improvements
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance Planning to align maintenance and production schedules
• Act as liaison between maintenance execution and planning teams, ensuring spare parts availability
• Participate in daily, weekly, and annual shutdown planning and scheduling
• Balance new and backlog work orders to optimize daily and weekly workload

Maintenance Execution

• Lead daily meetings to track work order completion and identify improvement opportunities
• Review and validate backlog status with maintenance and planning teams
• Oversee and support repairs on rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, seals, blowers, compressors)
• Manage urgent and emergency work, including on-call requirements
• Provide maintenance reports and updates to management as required

Continuous Improvement & Team Development

• Evaluate team performance and ensure adherence to updated procedures and standards
• Set and maintain high standards for work quality and maintenance excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and leadership
• Drive equipment reliability improvements using proactive and continuous improvement approaches

Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health standards
• Encourage proactive identification of improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost performance

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or technical college education preferred
• Proficiency in SAP (preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within an industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs
• Good understanding of maintenance processes and plant operations

What´s in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry‑over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Mar Del Solar

Talent Acquisition Partner

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Clariant is a Swiss‑based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high‑value and high‑performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.