What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Superintendent - Grand Ledge, MI position at ADM?
Grand Ledge
MI - Michigan
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Job Description
Maintenance Superintendent – Grand Ledge, MI
This is a salaried, exempt-level position.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Superintendent oversees the facility's maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and manage related costs. This role is crucial to supporting production goals by providing high-quality repair and maintenance services, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include equipment management, contractor oversight, vendor and spare parts management, budgeting, and team development.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications:
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.
REF:96891BR
This is a salaried, exempt-level position.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Superintendent oversees the facility's maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and manage related costs. This role is crucial to supporting production goals by providing high-quality repair and maintenance services, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include equipment management, contractor oversight, vendor and spare parts management, budgeting, and team development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Proactively work to ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and comply with the ADM safety policies and procedures.
- Set goals and expectations for the maintenance team, driving Performance Excellence.
- Support production departments in safety, quality, and audit compliance.
- Align and execute ADM's Maintenance and Reliability vision and strategy.
- Oversee preventative maintenance and reliability activities.
- Manage the maintenance budget and control monthly repair & maintenance spending.
- Lead root-cause analysis for failures and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and analyze maintenance metrics to improve performance.
- Train production staff on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain an organized storeroom and inventory of spare parts.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions.
- Manage maintenance records using CMMS and ensure proper documentation.
- Lead maintenance-related projects focused on asset reliability and defect elimination.
- Support team development through training, feedback, and coaching.
Position Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Production Manufacturing, or a related field with electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes.
- Strong background in maintenance management or supervision, with a preference for food, feed, or chemical production environments.
- Knowledge of asset management techniques and proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Familiarity with machinery, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights
- Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year-round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.
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.
REF:96891BR
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$72,900.00 - $131,800.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
- Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
About ADM
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.
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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96891BR
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Salary : $72,900 - $131,800