Maintenance Supervisor

Huntsman
United States, Ohio, Ashtabula
Oct 16, 2025
Job Description: Maintenance Supervisor Huntsman is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Ashtabula, Ohio (USA). This position will report to the Site Manager/Engineering Manager. Job Scope The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all mechanical and electrical maintenance operations at the Ashtabula site. This includes ensuring that all assets are maintained to meet regulatory compliance and company standards. The role involves supervising a team of technicians, managing maintenance scheduling in alignment with production requirements, ensuring mechanical integrity, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. In summary, as the Maintenance Supervisor, you will: Lead and manage a team of 7 direct reports in the execution of corrective and preventative maintenance. Oversee maintenance operations in compliance with EHS, EPA legislation, and company safety standards. Allocate maintenance workload and prioritize tasks in coordination with production and supply chain teams. Monitor and drive performance based on KPIs and maintenance best practices. Maintain accurate records such as timecards, certifications, and equipment inspections. Identify and implement process improvements and cost optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors for plant upgrades and maintenance projects. Manage departmental budgets and ensure cost-effective use of maintenance resources. Ensure the team maintains necessary training and qualifications. Serve as a role model for safe behaviors and drive a zero-harm culture. Qualifications You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering is preferred. 8+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience in production, engineering, and maintenance management. Strong understanding of chemical plant equipment including pumps, valves, pressure vessels, electrical and control systems. Proven ability to manage maintenance work and technical projects in line with business strategy. Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Skills and Knowledge Proven leadership and people management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. High analytical skills with data-driven decision-making. Effective delegation and team development capabilities. Proficient in SAP, Excel, Access, and Business Intelligence tools. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to operate across technical, operational, and strategic levels. Preferred Qualifications CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or CMRT certification. Experience in chemical processing or related industries. Familiarity with lubrication excellence and advanced predictive maintenance technologies. Experience managing subcontractors and external vendors. Working Environment Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about facilities. Must be able to walk or stand for up to three hours at a time. Use of respiratory protection may be required. Position involves both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions (including rain, snow, heat, and cold). Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local. Please refer to https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice for Company's Data Privacy and Protection information. All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service. Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not makejob offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in "@huntsman.com" , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers. Additional Locations: