Maintenance Superintendent: Lead Plant Reliability & Safety

Ag Processing Inc; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance and instrumentation operations in Sheldon, IA. This role focuses on mentoring staff, solving problems, and keeping equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently.

You will oversee daily maintenance, train personnel, manage work orders, and support plant goals. A technical background with leadership experience is essential to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance and supervisory experience required or preferred.
• Experience in soy processing or similar industrial processing is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations and maintain safe, organized, and productive facility.
• Lead and supervise maintenance department activities, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Assign and track work orders; ensure documentation and timely completion.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment for reliability.
• Manage warehouse inventory and purchase orders for parts and supplies.
• Utilize INFOR system to enter, track, and update work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare maintenance summaries, timesheets, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to support plant goals.
• Attend company meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Technical school or college degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Ag Processing Inc is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance and instrumentation operations in Sheldon, IA. This role focuses on mentoring staff, solving problems, and keeping equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently.

You will oversee daily maintenance, train personnel, manage work orders, and support plant goals. A technical background with leadership experience is essential to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.