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Sun Chemical

Chemical Maintenance Manager

Sun Chemical, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894

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About The Organization Sun 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.

Purpose 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

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.

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