Assistant Superintendent - Lincoln, NE

Archer Daniels Midland•Lincoln, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Superintendent at our Lincoln 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with asset management best practices
Experience managing maintenance projects or continuous improvement initiatives
Comfort using Microsoft Office or similar tools

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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).
Additional benefits include:
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.