Assistant Superintendent - St Louis, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • St Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Superintendent at our St. Louis facility, you will lead 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 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
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of experience leading or supporting operations in an industrial, agricultural or manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with asset management best practices
• Experience managing maintenance projects or continuous improvement initiatives
• Comfort using Microsoft Office or similar tools
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily grain elevator operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage
• Execute daily operational plans and prioritize shift activities to optimize resources and productivity
• 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
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Lead or support projects focused on improving asset reliability and operational effectiveness
• Step in to support operations, including off-hour shifts, when needed to meet operational goals
• Oversee the purchasing needs of the plant through SAP Coupa.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED