Maintenance Supervisor: Chemical Processes & Plant Uptime

ArdaghGroup; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly personnel and coordinate plant maintenance activities with a focus on chemical processing and wastewater treatment. Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and a chemical background are a plus.

The role emphasizes supervising manufacturing operations, improving process reliability, and driving continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions. Nearest major market is Memphis, with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing chemical processing and industrial wastewater treatment.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and process ownership for chemical-related areas.
• Improve process reliability, cost performance, equipment efficiency, and production uptime.
• Track safety, quality, production, cost, and employee relations daily.
• Execute training, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee development plans.
• Make real-time frontline decisions to support production and maintenance needs.
• Own wastewater treatment and chemical-related processes.
• Manage materials and cost tracking for chemicals used in assigned areas.

Skills

Chemical processing

Waste water treatment

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing experience

Education

2-year vocational/technical certification

BS ME/EE/IE Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Fiix

OMS

Office software

Job description

Ardagh Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly personnel and coordinate plant maintenance activities with a focus on chemical processing and wastewater treatment. Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and a chemical background are a plus.

The role emphasizes supervising manufacturing operations, improving process reliability, and driving continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions. Nearest major market is Memphis, with on-site responsibilities.