ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONSun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on orChemical Maintenance Manager - Newport, DEPurpose: Lead the Maintenance team at the Newport Site, driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. Oversee mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring efficient execution and budget adherence. Manage Sun Chemical and contract staff, contribute to site leadership, and support long-term asset reliability.Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (Science/Business degrees considered with relevant experience)
7-10 years in chemical/refining industry maintenance
Strong supervisory experience and maintenance KPI knowledge
Proficient in SAP and maintenance work processes
Skilled in budgeting, labor relations, and root cause analysis
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure safety compliance and promote safe work practices
Develop and execute maintenance and reliability strategies
Lead shutdown planning and execution
Manage team performance, development, and succession planning
Oversee maintenance work processes and contractor coordination
Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Communicate maintenance status and performance trends
Support environmental, health, safety, and ISO9001 compliance
BENEFITSWe 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 OPPORTUNITYIt 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.Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.#ID23
