What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Arclin?
Maintenance Supervisor, Cleveland, OH (St. Clair)
About Arclin
You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.
About The Role
Arclin is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their St. Clair, Cleveland OH Plant. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This position leads maintenance personnel and supports continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and productivity. They will report to the site Plant Engineering Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Education
About Arclin
You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.
About The Role
Arclin is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their St. Clair, Cleveland OH Plant. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This position leads maintenance personnel and supports continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and productivity. They will report to the site Plant Engineering Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety meetings and support safety training initiatives.
- Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians and contractors.
- Assign daily work activities and prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational needs.
- Monitor employee performance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversee corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
- May be required to perform maintenance tasks.
- Ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment.
- Review work orders and schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns and equipment installations.
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Monitor maintenance metrics such as downtime, equipment reliability, and work order completion rates.
- Recommend equipment modifications and improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
- Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, and equipment supplies.
- Coordinate with purchasing to procure maintenance materials and services.
- Control maintenance expenditures while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrade programs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Partner with production, engineering, quality, and operations teams to achieve business objectives.
Education
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
- Or 5 years of experience working as an Industrial Mechanic/Electrician.
- Equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience will be considered.
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or related industrial environment.