Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Superintendent - Ama, LA
Company Name:
Archer Daniels Midland
Location:
Ama, LA United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
01/19/2026
Expire Date:
04/01/2026
Job Categories:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Legal, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation
Job Description
Assistant Maintenance Superintendent - Ama, LA Assistant Maintenance Superintendent - Ama, LA This is an exempt level position.
Job Summary: This position supervises maintenance and contract employees (mechanical and I&E) to ensure a reliable and safe Maintenance program for the facility. Reports to Maintenance Superintendent, but also works with the department production superintendents and department supervisors to plan and perform maintenance as required assuring efficient operations. The position is also very involved in applying maintenance reliability practices to avoid maintenance expense and to avoid equipment outages where possible. They will take an active role in managing the Maintenance group and coaching employees to reach their fullest potential by providing feedback in a manner that is effective, consistent and fair.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for ensuring proper execution of scheduled maintenance work as planned by the Maintenance Planner
Supervises the day to day activities of maintenance mechanics and specialists
Insures that all PPE and GMP rules are being followed while work is being performed
Work with production to prioritize required repair work and to insure that the procedures for monitoring equipment meet the needs of the company.
Coach employees in the areas of job performance, attendance, safety and other related appraisal criteria
Uses JDE and other computer systems to maintain records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance information
Monitor work accomplished for quantity, quality, safe work practices, and GMPs against accepted department and company standards
Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
Other similar duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements:
Must be able to establish expectations for safety, reliability, quality, service and productivity
Good decision making ability and problem solving skills
Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Products and Computerized Maintenance Management Software
Demonstrated supervisory, leadership experience and ability to work in a team environment
Must be customer focused and be proactive in dealing with conflict, influencing others, listening, management of priorities, organization & planning, partnering, and utilizing a proactive approach to reliability
Education/Training:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Associates Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation related field is preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment
Strong demonstrated expertise in either mechanical or I&E maintenance, with in-depth exposure to the other area (mechanical or I&E maintenance)
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Company Description:
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