Maintenance Supervisor - 24/7 Ops & Reliability Leader

Evonik group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor in the United States to lead 24/7 maintenance operations across production, quality, compliance and safety goals. You will supervise SAP Coordinators, allocate resources, and drive reliability and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong leadership and hands-on mechanical aptitude to interpret blueprints and P&IDs, with excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in maintenance systems, Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP), and industrial troubleshooting.
• Significant industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and schematics.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable 24/7 maintenance operations that support production, quality, compliance, and business objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop SAP Coordinators through performance management, training, skill development, and succession planning.
• Plan and allocate maintenance resources to meet operational priorities while managing schedules, coverage, overtime, and workforce flexibility.
• Drive equipment reliability, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Lead troubleshooting, investigations, change management, and corrective actions to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and meet site objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support achievement of departmental and site goals.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, environmental, health, safety, and security requirements, including training, documentation, and procedural adherence.
• Communicate priorities, expectations, and results effectively while fostering accountability, teamwork, and a positive work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Regulated environment

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor in the United States to lead 24/7 maintenance operations across production, quality, compliance and safety goals. You will supervise SAP Coordinators, allocate resources, and drive reliability and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong leadership and hands-on mechanical aptitude to interpret blueprints and P&IDs, with excellent communication and teamwork.