Maintenance Supervisor

Sun Chemical Corporation; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor in Muskegon, MI to lead the site's maintenance team and ensure safe, reliable plant operations. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management and collaboration with production, vendors, and contractors.

The supervisor will drive preventive maintenance programs, manage work orders, budgets, and spares while upholding OSHA and company safety standards. Strong CMMS and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equal technical education preferred.
• Experience planning preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Proficiency with CMMS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for the site maintenance function and supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
• Lead troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and reliability initiatives for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Partner with Production to plan preventive maintenance activities and maintenance projects.
• Manage work orders, resources, quality, and timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper permitting, hazard assessments, and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate contractor activities, vendor selection, scheduling and project execution.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and purchasing for reliability and cost control.
• Participate in safety investigations, MOC, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead employee development including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Support audits and adherence to site and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Supervisory experience

Preventive maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Vendor communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering/mechanical

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Maintenance Supervisor

Location

Muskegon, MI

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance function at our Muskegon manufacturing facility. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems. The Maintenance Supervisor serves as a key maintenance subject matter expert, leading a team of maintenance technicians while coordinating contractor activities, driving preventive maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for the site maintenance function and supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
• Lead troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and reliability initiatives for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Partner closely with Production to plan and execute preventive maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Manage maintenance work orders, assign resources, verify quality of completed work, 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 contractor and specialized service provider activities, 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.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of industrial maintenance experience, or 5 years of industrial maintenance experience combined with 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repair activities.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with shifting operational needs.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate data, make informed decisions, and resolve issues quickly and effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams including external vendors and contractors.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, equipment history tracking, inventory management, and maintenance documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical expertise in industrial maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Ability to lead teams through complex troubleshooting and operational challenges.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style that supports maintenance excellence and plant performance.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.