Maintenance Planner – Decatur Corn Plant, Decatur IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations at their Decatur East Plant. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and communicating effectively with department leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical maintenance skills, supervisory experience, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in the food manufacturing sector, where your contributions will directly impact productivity and quality. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored training resources

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in mechanical maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Conduct employee reviews and manage performance issues.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Supervisor - Decatur East Plant, Decatur IL
This is Salary Exempt position.

Job Summary:
The mechanical maintenance supervisor is responsible for supervising all maintenance for one or more of our production departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate with the department(s) leadership to communicate the status of ongoing work and make plan adjustments accordingly
• Assign duties and examine work during and after completion to ensure quality, completeness and conformance to policies and procedures
• Conduct employee reviews and resolve employee issues, and administer discipline as required.
• Visit job sites to ensure all safety precautions are being implemented
• Review all work orders to ensure proper failure reporting and equipment history is documented, and update the work order status as required.
• Responsible for supervising technicians performing daily scheduled mechanical work
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical support to instrumentation, mechanical, and operating technicians as related to the areas of responsibility.
• Order materials and acquire proper resources for ongoing jobs as job scope changes
• Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participate in food safety efforts and ensure all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process.

Job Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred
• Training and experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
• Training and experience in process controls and instrumentation applications.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with our CMMS (Maximo)
• Detailed understanding of Food Manufacturing Plant Operation and Maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Dust
• Chemicals / Irritants
  • The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
• Inside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
  • Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing
• Outside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind
  • Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including freezing rain, sleet, snow, and wind
• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds on a frequent basis, up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis
  • Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day
• Ability to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during the course of a work day; may require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
• Ability to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heights
• Full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights

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.

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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:

$58,100.00 - $108,000.00

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.

#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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