Maintenance Supervisor

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high‑value plus functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural products for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its deep knowledge of applications, technology and materials science to deliver solutions that enhance product performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes and supports customers in decarbonisation efforts.

Maintenance Supervisor

• Act as a champion for safety for the site. Lead safety sessions with the workforce.
• Respond to safety and environmental hazards to eliminate them and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Ensure equipment / facility maintenance is planned, scheduled and performed cost‑effectively and in compliance with maintenance standards.
• Manage maintenance and contractor spending in accordance with the plant budget.
• Ensure parts and appropriate tools are available to perform maintenance work.
• Gather, analyse and interpret data from reliability‑centred maintenance tools (oil analysis, vibration monitoring, alignment, thermography, etc.).
• Manage asset lists, PM compliance and regulatory schedule via Tabware CMMS.
• Assist production personnel with identifying system / equipment issues and solutions (troubleshooting).
• Supervise implementation of process equipment improvements, work practices and equipment changes which improve productivity and/or enhance equipment availability.
• Recommend and implement changes to component specifications (materials, tolerances, speed, etc.).
• Maintain and advise on use and disposition of stock items, rental equipment, etc.
• Schedule weekly / daily maintenance activities for contractors and maintenance employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Engineering preferred.
• Five (5+) years of experience supervising / managing industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Proven maintenance leader with demonstrated experience leading & developing teams.
• MSHA awareness a plus.
• Experience with milling, drying and material handling equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance programs via a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of plant production processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes including preventive / predictive maintenance procedure with understanding of process control concepts and broad range of equipment types (mills, dryers, blowers, conveyors, dust collectors, packaging equipment, etc.).
• Experience with G‑Suite applications preferred.
• Understanding of mass balances and flow sheets.
• Internal customer focused and proven team member.
• Ability to work independently and with various levels of personnel.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Work environment – Plant environment with exposure to varying temperature/humidity and chemicals and process equipment:
  Office environment – sitting, desk work 40%; process environment – standing, walking, observing, troubleshooting 60%.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. – infrequent.
• Communicating – verbally / written required – listening.
• Duration of work week – typically Mon‑Fri; plant and process support to 24/7 operation and must be available for on‑call coverage during off hours / weekends / holidays.
• Travel – infrequently.
• Valid driver licence required.

Full time, Permanent

IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.