Maintenance Supervisor, Dec

Primient

$81K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred, not required.
  • 5-8 years in a heavy industrial environment with mechanical maintenance or engineering teams.
  • Prefer prior supervisory experience.
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
  • Able to read and interpret schematics and machine manuals.
  • Strong writing and communication skills for clear instructions.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP maintenance system is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute scheduled maintenance plans in compliance with safety policies.
  • Ensure all job details for maintenance schedules are complete and accessible.
  • Collaborate daily with maintenance planners to prioritize workflow.
  • Incorporate feedback from mechanics and teams for continuous improvement.
  • Communicate regularly with plant personnel about maintenance activity.
  • Provide labor and cost estimates for projects.
  • Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to changing tasks as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with comprehensive healthcare plans.
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation with additional floating days off.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Learning and development programs available.
  • Supportive culture focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor, Dec | Primient

Maintenance Supervisor

Decatur, IL

Join Primient for a more rewarding manufacturing role. From day one, you'll earn a great wage and full benefits.

Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Decatur and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.

The Maintenance Supervisor contributes to a high level of productivity and efficiency within the maintenance department by providing supervisor to job plans for work originating from requests, preventative plans, and predictive monitoring. Supervisor will include details such as following procedures as well as labor, time, parts, tools, access, and permitting required. Works closely with Operations, Engineers, Quality, and other internal customers to ensure that detailed maintenance activity schedules are met. Develops and monitors area shutdown planning as applicable and addresses capacity issues with both internal and external customers. Works closely with all site functions to develop procedures and work practices.

Main accountabilities

Specific responsibilities include:

Performance measures

Show flexibility to move from one task to another where needed.

Skills and experience required.

Desired skills:
  • Executing today's planned schedule that was agreed upon the Maintenance Planner and operations Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that the planned maintenance jobs for assigned for that area has all details needed to schedule and execute each job - procedures, parts, tools, access, permitting, etc.
  • Partner closely with maintenance planners for assigned areas each day to maintain proper priority for planning workflow.
  • Incorporate feedback on completed planned jobs from maintenance mechanics (including contractors), reliability team, maintenance storage, operations, and skilled crafts to create a continuous improvement loop for job plans and planning procedures.
  • Provide daily communications with a wide range of plant personnel.
  • Provide labor and costs estimates- for project capital or expensed.
  • Management skills
  • Time management on break-in work
  • The maintenance planner will be evaluated on several factors.
    • Maintenance metrics
      • Schedule Attainment
      • Schedule Compliance
      • Schedule Loading
      • % Break-in Work
    • Demonstrates competence in material acquisition.
    • Ability to multitask.
  • Required skills, experience, and traits:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology related field preferred not required, with five - eight years of related professional experience in a heavy industrial environment working with mechanical maintenance or engineering teams.
  • Supervisor experience is preferred.
  • Must be self-motivated, diligent, detail oriented, and possess very strong time management discipline.
  • Ability to read and interpret prints, schematics, assembly drawings, and machine manuals.
  • Strong writing skills; must be able to communicate instructions and procedures clearly to skilled crafts.
  • Good interpersonal skills and willingness to accept and act upon feedback from others.
  • Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Outlook e-mail.
  • Prior maintenance planning experience
  • Familiarity with SAP maintenance system is preferred but not required.


Working with us in Decatur

Our Primient plant is the largest and most complex facility across our network, and has been part of the Decatur community for over 100 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and will continue to be a flagship facility for Primient. Today, more than 400 people work at our plant and administration building. We are proud of our strong union relations, our excellent safety record, and our local community outreach and service. Our promising future makes it an exciting place to be.

Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $81,836.00 - $102,295.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Floating days off
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Employee resource groups
  • Learning & development programs
  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future


Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

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