Maintenance Supervisor

Alltech•Quincy, IL

51d

About The Position

Hubbard is where expertise meets opportunity. We’re part of Akralos, a North American animal nutrition company built on the combined strengths of Alltech and ADM, two global leaders who’ve brought together their best people, proven products and shared commitment to excellence. At Hubbard, our team is at the heart of everything we do. From nutritionists and mill operators to sales professionals and support staff, every role contributes to our mission: partnering with customers to deliver results that matter. We serve livestock producers, equine owners and animal lovers across North America, providing the guidance, products and service they need to succeed — whether in the market or the show ring. Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is a salaried colleague responsible for the maintenance team and their daily activities. Additionally, the Maintenance Supervisor oversees contractor management and capital project planning and execution. Facility Expectation Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards. Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required. Work with other Operations leadership to effectively communicate equipment issues. Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance. Provide mentoring and training to maintenance colleagues. Promote pro-active maintenance and efficient task delegation. Work Duties Ensure Safety in Maintenance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures during all activities, including the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Compliance with Regulations: Ensure that all maintenance work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) as well as company policies. Conduct Safety Audits: Regularly perform safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards related to maintenance activities and take corrective actions. Monitor Equipment Health: Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs. Coordinate Repairs & Servicing: Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions. Manage Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used. Minimize Downtime: Work with production teams to reduce equipment-related downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical issues. Root Cause Analysis: Lead efforts to investigate the root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in maintenance practices to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and extend equipment life. Support Production Goals: Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure maintenance activities support overall goals and do not create bottlenecks. Monitor Equipment Health: Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs. Coordinate Repairs & Servicing: Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions. Manage Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used. Monitor Equipment Health: Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs. Coordinate Repairs & Servicing: Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions. Manage Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used. Monitor Equipment Health: Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs. Coordinate Repairs & Servicing: Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions. Manage Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used. Monitor Equipment Health: Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs. Coordinate Repairs & Servicing: Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions. Manage Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by Akralos Code of Conduct
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Enforce safety protocols and procedures during all activities, including the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Ensure that all maintenance work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) as well as company policies.
Regularly perform safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards related to maintenance activities and take corrective actions.
Use predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to monitor the condition of critical equipment and address issues before failure occurs.
Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities for all equipment, coordinating with production schedules to minimize operational disruptions.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment servicing, and replacement parts used.
Work with production teams to reduce equipment-related downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical issues.
Lead efforts to investigate the root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Identify opportunities for improvement in maintenance practices to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and extend equipment life.
Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure maintenance activities support overall goals and do not create bottlenecks.