Plant Maintenance Lead: Safety, Mentoring & Ops

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) in Sergeant Bluff, IA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance and instrumentation operations. You will supervise daily maintenance activities, improve safety, train staff, and ensure reliable plant performance while collaborating with operations and other departments.

This role offers growth and a long-term career with AGP. Join a dynamic team where you’ll drive maintenance excellence, problem solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Technical school or college degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of maintenance and supervisory experience preferred.
• Soy processing or similar industrial processing experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and use hand/power tools.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and motivate employees.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Professional, respectful communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily maintenance department activities, including training, scheduling, work methods, and performance management.
• Assign and track work orders; ensure documentation and timely completion.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment for reliable operation.
• Manage warehouse inventory, including purchase orders for parts and supplies.
• Use INFOR system to enter, track, and update work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Participate on the PSM Mechanical Integrity Team to promote safety and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports such as 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

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical principles

Operate industrial machinery

Hand and power tools

AutoCAD experience

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Technical school or college degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

INFOR system

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) in Sergeant Bluff, IA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance and instrumentation operations. You will supervise daily maintenance activities, improve safety, train staff, and ensure reliable plant performance while collaborating with operations and other departments.

This role offers growth and a long-term career with AGP. Join a dynamic team where you’ll drive maintenance excellence, problem solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced