Maintenance Supervisor

Corteva Agriscience; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and yourfamily

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Litchfield, IL to lead maintenance at the site, drive reliability, and ensure safety compliance. You will manage mechanics and electricians and collaborate across processes to improve efficiency. This on-site role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A High School Diploma/GED is required; one year of leadership experience and familiarity with CMMS (SAP) and PowerBI are valued. A US driver's license is required for day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• One year of leadership experience (e.g. supervisor or program lead).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for on-time project delivery.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and/or leading large capital projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive and sustain a safe work culture and ensure site safety programs and compliance.
• Schedule and execute maintenance activities: preventive, predictive, corrective; manage labor, capital projects and reliability improvements.
• Maintain and update records: capital forecasts, schedules, non-compliant reports.
• Monitor maintenance metrics to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with key personnel to develop capital plans and business cases for prioritization.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team to foster teamwork and uphold core values.
• Plan and track facility maintenance and capital budgets; apply lean/Six Sigma tools for root cause analysis.
• Oversee vendor and contractor management including selection, compliance, safety, coordination and budgeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Capital project leadership

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Willingness for long hours

Budgets & cost tracking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP CMMS

PowerBI

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

!!NOW OFFERING SIGN ON BONUS OF $5,000!! – offered to external hires only

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our company and support our Litchfield, IL location. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you are a key member of the site leadership team responsible for all maintenance activities at the site to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. This role leads and develops a team of maintenance mechanics and electricians. The Maintenance Supervisor collaborates across various process areas and locations, utilizing creative problem-solving skills to foster innovation and improve efficiency.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

This role will be 100% on site

What You’ll Do:

• Continuously drive a safe work culture, ensuring employee engagement with safety as well as site compliance with all our safety programs
• Schedule and ensure proper execution of all maintenance related activities at the site, including labor demands, preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, capital projects and reliability improvements
• Ensure completion and updating of appropriate records, documents, and/or reports, examples include capital forecasting, daily & weekly schedules, and non-compliant reports
• Implement and monitor maintenance metrics to increase efficiency and reliability
• Coordinate and work with other key personnel to establish capital plans and build business cases for prioritization
• Coach, support, and develop a team of employees in a manner that fosters effective collaboration and teamwork while also demonstrating and modeling Core Values
• Plan, maintain, and track facility maintenance and capital project budgets. Utilize lean manufacturing and six sigma tools to lead troubleshooting and support root cause failure analysis
• Oversee vendor and contractor management, including selection, compliance oversight, coordination of activities, safety assurance, and budget administration
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need:

• One year of leadership experience (i.e. program/process lead, supervisory experience, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and are solution oriented
• Highly motivated with good organization, prioritization and time-management skills to drive projects to on time completion
• Has relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or experience in leading large-scale capital projects
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
• Holds a valid US driver’s license
• Willingness and flexibility to work a daytime scheduled with extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to support operations as needed
• Demonstrates experience in creating accurate budgets and tracking expenditures to optimize operational performance

Physical Job Requirements:

• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field
• Experience with a CMMS system such as SAP
• Experience with PowerBI
• LEAN/SMED, Six Sigma experience
• Familiarity with PLC Programming
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $74,530.00 to $102,930.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.