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Maintenance Supervisor

Sun Chemical Corporation, Peekskill, NY, United States


Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor supervises the activities of a crew of 12-15 Union maintenance mechanics. Provide oversight to outside contractors where needed. Schedule resources (equipment, material, and human resources) to accomplish the work in a safe, timely, quality-conscious, efficient & cost-effective manner.

Essential Job Functions

Provides leadership and oversight to a crew of 12-15 unionized maintenance mechanics within a 24‑hour, 7‑day manufacturing environment.

Requisitions, schedules, and provides field oversight of resources, outside contractors, and suppliers of maintenance services performing work at the site.

Handles emergency schedule breakers with available resources.

Utilizes SAP Plant Maintenance effectively to manage work orders.

Collaborates with the Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator, and Reliability Engineer to ensure work orders and resources are prioritized to meet the needs of the site.

Develops the equipment maintenance knowledge and decision‑making capability of the work crew.

Prepares, communicates, and maintains written records of employee performance, time, & attendance.

Facilitates safety awareness & training initiatives (confined space entry, lock‑out tag‑out, hot work, line break, as well as other structured safety programs). Demonstrate ability to act as Rescue and/or Supervisor for Confined Space Entry activities. Participate in activities to promote and improve site process safety as required.

Manages activities within the negotiated union contract.

Troubleshoots quality and process problems in collaboration with production supervisors and engineers.

Works in conjunction with the Site Reliability Engineer to maintain and improve plant reliability.

Required Education and Experience

HS Diploma or equivalent

7-10 years of supervisory experience in an industrial maintenance environment

Hands‑on experience in the mechanical maintenance of machinery and process equipment is essential to the role. Examples of equipment include centrifugal pumps, fans, conveyors, rotary valves, high‑temperature furnaces & ovens, gearboxes, agitators, and other rotating equipment.

SAP PM experience

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment

Salary
$101,840 - $127,300

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.

Note
The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.

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