Mechanical Supervisor

INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products the polyester industry uses to make many of the things we use in our daily lives, such as clothes, carpets, furniture, automotive parts, and food packaging. We employ 1,300 employees across sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Belgium, Indonesia, and Taiwan, with annual sales of $4 billion. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists, and business professionals is dedicated to discovering solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. INEOS Aromatics is part of INEOS, formed in 1998 and already one of the world’s most successful chemical companies, with an annual turnover of over $60 billion and 25,000 employees—over 5,000 of them in the US. INEOS is also one of the safest manufacturing companies in the world; nothing is more important to us.

About the role

The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities within their assigned unit are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and effectively. This role reports to the Maintenance Superintendent and provides direct leadership to a team of 10–15 Maintenance Technicians. The Maintenance Team Leader works closely with the resident maintenance contractor, Operations, Maintenance Management, the Maintenance Coordinator, fellow Team Leaders, and maintenance technicians to coordinate work, prioritize activities, and support the safe and reliable operation of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, providing performance feedback, training, and career development opportunities.
• Monitor unit operations, prioritize maintenance work, and make critical decisions to support safe and reliable plant performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to plan maintenance activities, resolve equipment issues, and identify reliability and cost improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, work permitting requirements, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, overtime, and resource allocation to support planned and emergency maintenance activities.
• Serve as the primary communication link between maintenance teams and plant leadership, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and achievement of operational goals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years plant maintenance experience, including working knowledge of centrifuges, rotary steam dryers, material conveying systems, pumps, compressors, and vacuum filters.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read English.

Location

This opportunity is located in Wando, South Carolina.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company contributions and matching.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

Pay

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.