SUPERINTENDENT – MAINTENANCE PLANNING

In Demand Recruitment and Consulting Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 136,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 20%

Retirement plan 9%

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a Superintendent – Maintenance Planning for Ashtabula, OH to lead the site's planning function and drive reliability. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Procurement to deliver safe, efficient maintenance with strong planning standards.

The position is salaried exempt, day shift, with 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. hours, M–F, occasional overtime, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years in maintenance planning/reliability/turnaround in chemical or PSM environments.
• Proven leadership of maintenance planning teams and strong collaboration across functions.
• Strong SAP PM/MM/CMMS proficiency and data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Planning team of nine direct reports and establish standard planning processes.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Maintenance Planners and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to reduce non-value-added work, improve schedule compliance, and increase productivity.
• Ensure high-quality maintenance plans for preventive, corrective, capital, and turnaround work.
• Oversee procurement activities and interface with contractors and vendors.
• Champion SAP/CMMS utilization and ensure accurate data for asset reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Scheduling

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree acceptable

10+ years in maintenance planning/reliability

Tools

SAP PM

SAP MM

CMMS

Job description

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a SUPERINTENDENT – MAINTENANCE PLANNING for a client in Ashtabula, OH.

Global Chemical Manufacturer | Greater Cleveland Area

The Superintendent – Maintenance Planning is responsible for leading the site’s maintenance planning function to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective execution of maintenance activities across the manufacturing facility. This role develops and enforces maintenance planning standards, work management processes, and best practices that improve equipment reliability, maintenance productivity, and schedule compliance. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Procurement, the Superintendent ensures high‑quality work packages, optimized SAP/CMMS utilization, effective turnaround planning, and continuous improvement of maintenance workflows. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position designated as Safety Critical.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Maintenance Planning team, consisting of nine (9) direct reports, and establish standardized planning
• processes, workflows, and work management best practices.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Maintenance Planners while fostering a culture of accountability, procedural
• discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on eliminating non-value-added work, improving schedule compliance, and increasing maintenance productivity.

Work Package Quality & Planning Standards

• Ensure high-quality maintenance job plans are developed for preventive, corrective, capital, and turnaround work,
• including scope, procedures, drawings, labor estimates, materials, tools, equipment, permits, and safety
• Standardize and maintain reusable job plans to improve planning efficiency and execution quality.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and Procurement to prioritize work and maximize
• maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead planning activities for major turnarounds, outages, and capital maintenance projects.
• Ensure accurate labor, contractor, material, and service estimates to support budgeting and resource planning.
• Oversee procurement activities for maintenance materials and services, including requisitions, purchase orders,
• and goods receipt processes.
• Serve as the primary planning interface with contractors and vendors during maintenance activities.

Systems, Data & Performance

• Champion effective utilization of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM) modules to improve work management processes and asset performance.
• Analyze maintenance planning and execution metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize maintenance performance.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and ensure corrective actions are incorporated into future maintenance strategies.
• Oversee equipment master data, spare parts optimization, and maintenance documentation to support long‑term asset reliability.
• Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental, and safety requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive maintenance planning, maintenance, reliability, or turnaround experience within a chemical manufacturing or other Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance planning functions or maintenance support teams.

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of rotating and fixed equipment, including pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves, and related process equipment.
• Expert knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, work management, scheduling, and turnaround planning processes.
• Advanced proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), Materials Management (MM), and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience implementing or optimizing SAP/CMMS front‑end work management processes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of maintenance workflows, planning standards, and process discipline, with a focus on improving planning quality and eliminating non‑value‑added work.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing contractor work scopes, procurement activities, and maintenance cost control.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing KPIs and maintenance performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership style focused on standardization, workflow optimization, planning quality, and operational excellence

Why this is a great opportunity!

You’ll be joining a top‑tier global chemical company known for its strong safety culture, collaborative environment, and long‑term investment in employees.

Ashtabula offers a lower cost of living, affordable housing, and a relaxed Lake Erie lifestyle, while still providing access to Cleveland and the broader Northeast Ohio region. The area is known for its Lake Erie shoreline, boating and fishing, wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation—a good fit for someone who wants a smaller‑community environment without being completely disconnected from a major metro.

What’s offered:

Target Salary is $136,000 – $147,500/year

This is a salaried, exempt position with typical work hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., M – F. Occasional overtime and support during planned shutdowns and major maintenance events.

20% annual bonus opportunity.

9% combined company retirement contribution.

Relocation assistance available.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision‑making.