Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Roquette; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan (6.2% company match)

PTO and holidays

Maternity leave (12 weeks)

Parental leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Roquette is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor for our Keokuk, IA facility. You will lead day-to-day maintenance activities, coordinate crafts and contractors, and ensure planned work is executed on schedule.

You’ll monitor KPIs, coach staff, and drive safety, quality, and reliability improvements. Strong supervisory and problem-solving skills are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or technical degree with equivalent plant maintenance experience.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred; strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered and proactive maintenance techniques (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily maintenance activities for production unit crafts and contractors.
• Schedule and ensure timely execution of maintenance plans.
• Lead toolbox talks, reviews, and prioritize work orders.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for targets.
• Coach and evaluate staff; assist in interviewing and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop training plans to close skills gaps and conduct routine assessments.
• Resolve design, interfacing, and process issues with internal customers.
• Manage maintenance budget and ensure good housekeeping in plant areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Project management

CMMS

Reliability-centered maintenance

Proactive maintenance

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Windows-based OS

Job description

Overview

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. We collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. We are looking for our next Plant Maintenance Supervisor within our Maintenance Team. The Plant Maintenance Supervisor directs, coordinates, and executes day-to-day maintenance activities on-site at the Production Facility in Keokuk, IA. This role may be assigned to a specific production unit but may cover all areas of the plant as needed. The role requires familiarity with systems including ion exchange, evaporation, batch and continuous reactor systems, powder conveying equipment, batch centrifuges, electric motors, centrifugal pumps, valves, and packaging equipment. This position is located in Keokuk, Iowa (Keokuk, IA, US).

Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $95,000-120,000. In addition, this role may be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered will be influenced by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer

• A highly collaborative team environment with room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness-centered programs focused on health needs.

What You’ll Do

• Manage day-to-day activities of the production unit maintenance craftsmen, including contractors.
• Ensure maintenance plans are scheduled and executed in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily meetings with production unit maintenance craftsmen to discuss toolbox safety talks, quality updates/reviews, work priorities, and hand out work orders.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to meet short-term and long-term targets.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback/evaluations, assist in interviewing for future hiring, and address disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Conduct routine skills assessments of direct reports and implement training plans to close skills gaps.
• Address and resolve problems and conflicts in design, interfacing with internal customers, and developing/resolving process issues.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills and troubleshooting capabilities as a systems expert; assess issues and implement actions/projects to resolve them.
• Develop and manage appropriate spending of the maintenance budget for the assigned production unit.
• Execute good housekeeping practices contributing to the maintenance of the production area and address issues with follow-up actions.
• Comply with hazardous waste programs and hazardous material identification as required.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Union Contracts; handle complaints, grievances, and counseling as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Degree and/or equivalent experience in a plant maintenance environment. BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years formal supervisory experience preferred; strong team-building and leadership skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); strong motivational and organizational abilities.
• Project management experience; ability to execute, manage, and/or develop projects; proficiency with Windows-based operating systems; working knowledge of CMMS; understanding of reliability-centered maintenance, proactive maintenance, and precision-based maintenance techniques (prior experience preferred).
• Ability to work with production unit maintenance staff and outside contractors to support proactive maintenance efforts.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role spends approximately 50% of time in an office and 50% in the plant environment.
• Physical demands include speaking/listening, standing, walking, climbing stairs, using hands to handle or feel, reaching, and working in hot, cold, and loud environments. The employee must be able to wear a respirator.

Position Type/Hours

This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

EEO & Additional Information

AAP/EEO Statement: Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Roquette is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment and complying with EEO laws.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume. Roquette is a global company with opportunities for personal and professional growth through diverse experiences. To learn more about Roquette and our sustainability efforts, visit www.roquette.com and sustainability.roquette.com.