Assistant Superintendent - Sauget, IL Assistant Superintendent – Sauget, IL. This is a salary, exempt-level position Reports to: Plant Superintendent
About the Role: As an Assistant Superintendent at our Sauget facility, you will lead maintenance and day-to-day operational activities that keep our grain elevator running safely and reliably. You’ll work closely with the Plant Superintendent and production teams to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement across the facility.
In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, compliant workplace while developing and supporting hourly team members. Your work will directly support production goals through effective maintenance practices, strong planning, and clear communication.
What You’ll Do:
Lead maintenance operations to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime
Oversee preventive maintenance and reliability activities, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Coordinate daily grain elevator operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage
Train and support hourly team members in equipment operation, maintenance practices, safety, and food safety
Ensure employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors follow safety policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT)
Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules to reduce production disruptions
Manage spare parts inventory and maintain an organized storeroom
Track maintenance performance metrics and use data to drive improvements
Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Lead or support maintenance projects focused on improving asset reliability and operational effectiveness
Step in to support operations, including off-hour shifts, when needed to meet operational goals
Position Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting maintenance operations in an industrial, manufacturing, food, feed, or chemical production environment
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
Experience applying reliability or preventive maintenance practices, such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Experience using a CMMS or similar system to manage maintenance activities and documentation
A track record of solving equipment or process issues using data, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with hourly team members, contractors, and leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with asset management best practices
Experience managing maintenance projects or continuous improvement initiatives
Comfort using Microsoft Office or similar tools
Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role involves working in an industrial facility. With or without reasonable accommodation, you will need to:
Move throughout the facility, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
Work in confined spaces and at heights when required
Lift up to 50 pounds as part of normal job duties
Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator
Support operations across different shifts as business needs require
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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