Senior Agricultural Equipment Maintenance Lead

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation in South Florida seeks an Ag Maintenance Supervisor (Area 1) to lead a team of mechanics and service staff. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance planning, labor estimates, parts, and scheduling within Sugarcane Operations.

The position requires strong planning, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in diesel/industrial maintenance, SAP, and MS Office preferred. Travel to farms may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Five years of heavy/mobile equipment maintenance planning experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in agricultural mechanics, diesel technology, industrial maintenance, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with maintenance cost-control programs, labor, materials, and contractors.
• Diesel engine experience and knowledge of John Deere and CAT equipment preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine planned job packages for completeness, adjusting labor, materials, and priorities.
• Mentor team members, provide hands-on leadership in field or shop, and monitor progress.
• Balance productivity with safety and ensure adherence to policies and schedules.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and crew assignments during emergencies and outages.
• Support budget planning, maintenance expense tracking, and capital planning inputs.
• Develop technician skills and provide guidance to improve performance.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Agricultural Mechanics or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

United States Sugar Corporation in South Florida seeks an Ag Maintenance Supervisor (Area 1) to lead a team of mechanics and service staff. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance planning, labor estimates, parts, and scheduling within Sugarcane Operations.

The position requires strong planning, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in diesel/industrial maintenance, SAP, and MS Office preferred. Travel to farms may be necessary.