Maintenance Superintendent - Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Maintenance Superintendent - Decatur, IL Position Summary: The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the material condition of the facility and all assets. In this dual reporting role, the Maintenance Superintendent reports to the Maintenance Manager for day-to-day execution and for technical direction and asset strategy. The focus of this position is to maximize the production time available on equipment, minimize upkeep costs, and manage expenditures related to equipment, spare parts, and consumable items. The Maintenance Superintendent supports the plant production effort and must provide high-quality repair and maintenance services that enable the plant to meet production goals. Activities include ensuring operational effectiveness, continuous improvement, proactive and precision maintenance planning and scheduling, contractor management, vendor and spare parts management, implementing best practices and programs for processes, safety, training, and staff development. Job Responsibilities: Proactively work to ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors understand and comply with the ADM safety policies and procedures. Set goals and expectations for the maintenance team. Support and engage in Performance Excellence activities in the facility. Support the production departments with safety and quality, including audit compliance. Align, deploy, and execute the ADM Maintenance and Reliability vision/strategy. Maintain the production equipment to function as designed or expected. Manage and implement preventative maintenance and reliability activities. Work with plant leadership and RCM to develop a maintenance budget and manage monthly R&M spending. Lead and support root-cause analysis on processes within the maintenance team regarding failures and implementation of countermeasures. Develop, review, and analyze maintenance/reliability maintenance metrics and performance. Assist the production leadership staff in training operations personnel on proper operations, cleaning, lubrication, troubleshooting, and adjustments on the production equipment. Drive effectiveness of the storeroom and spare parts inventory to ensure parts are available. Interact with parts and equipment vendors on a regular basis. Coordinate the maintenance program to schedule work with/around the production schedule. Maintain an effective equipment history, work history, and preventative maintenance program using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ensure that all maintenance work is documented. Manage ongoing maintenance and reliability-related projects (asset reliability and defect elimination). Responsible for people management and development of ADM and contractor resources including payroll review, retention, recruiting, and team engagement. Identifies needs for training opportunities, and facilitates training sessions for maintenance personnel, focusing on precision skills training and development, safety practices, and work standards. May provide ad-hoc technical support as needed. Takes an active role in managing the maintenance team and coaching employees to reach their fullest potential by providing feedback in a manner that is effective, consistent, and fair. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or Technical degree in a related field and 5 years of maintenance and or operations experience, or a High school diploma or equivalent combined with 10 years of experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a continuous, industrial manufacturing environment (preferably in a food, feed or chemical production environment). Experience/Leadership of Reliability Centered Maintenance processes. Experience manufacturing operations managing a maintenance department incorporating Safety & Health, Environmental, Quality, Production, and Project management. Proficient in asset management techniques Strong experience working in Microsoft applications & asset management software Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills, with a results-focused approach. Strong communication skills and an excellent team player Thorough knowledge of machinery, and experience in instrumentation and electrical equipment. Flexible schedule, willing to accept on-call rotation and after-hours trouble calls, including nights and weekends when necessary. Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, and ladders in all buildings, and perform work at heights Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year-round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:106641BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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