Maintenance Superintendent

Syngenta Group • Omaha, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent in Omaha, NE. This role will lead maintenance organizations, including Supervisors, Planners, Technicians, I/E Specialists, and Electricians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems.
• Experience with CMMS and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing maintenance teams including Supervisors, Planners, Technicians, I/E Specialists, and Electricians through mentoring, skill development, performance management, and career advancement.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration across all maintenance operations.
• Manage daily maintenance activities, work order execution, planning, scheduling, and parts management to optimize maintenance best practices and minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, and availability through preventive/corrective maintenance programs and root cause analysis for critical equipment.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture by ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, leading by example, and driving a safety-first mindset across all teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources effectively to support organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative maintenance solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Serve as primary liaison between maintenance and other departments, building strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and leadership while communicating strategies, performance, and cross-functional project initiatives.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees