Maintenance Supervisor

Locus Fermentation Solutions•Peoria, IL

9h•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-based biotechnology company that develops bio-based solutions for agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets using fermentation and formulation technologies. The company’s mission is to use biosurfactants and microbial solutions to improve performance and sustainability across industries. The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance activities to improve the reliability, performance, and safety of manufacturing facilities and process equipment. The role oversees maintenance personnel and contractors and coordinates preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to support safe, efficient, reliable operations. It covers facility infrastructure and production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and other critical process systems. The position develops and maintains maintenance programs, manages equipment downtime, coordinates planned shutdowns, and establishes practices to improve reliability and extend asset life. The supervisor combines hands-on troubleshooting with maintenance planning, team development, and continuous improvement, working with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support production goals. The position is located in Peoria, Illinois.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance and reliability principles, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repair, and root cause analysis.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and facility systems.
Familiarity with industrial process equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, boilers, piping, valves, centrifuges, and conveyors.
Experience developing maintenance schedules, managing work orders, tracking maintenance records, and using a CMMS or similar maintenance management system.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, electrical safety, and hazardous-material handling.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping diagrams.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize competing maintenance demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and provide clear direction to technicians and contractors.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, develop employees, promote accountability, and drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical or electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
Experience in biotechnology, fermentation, chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, or another process manufacturing setting.
At least 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating maintenance technicians, skilled trades personnel, and/or contractors.
Relevant technical certifications in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, HVAC, or maintenance and reliability.
Welding experience, including MIG, TIG, or arc welding.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and support maintenance technicians and contractors, ensuring work is safe, efficient, and aligned with priorities.
Plan, assign, and monitor daily work, balancing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment improvements, and production support.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and facility issues.
Coordinate with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime and maintain reliable manufacturing operations.
Support equipment startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance for fermentation and downstream processing operations.
Coordinate planned outages, equipment shutdowns, and major repairs to minimize production disruption.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance work areas, equipment, and tools.
Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility systems and production equipment.
Establish maintenance schedules, work-order priorities, inspection requirements, and procedures to improve reliability and performance.
Oversee use of a CMMS or similar system to schedule, track, and document maintenance work.
Analyze failures, recurring issues, and downtime trends; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Identify ways to improve reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and optimize maintenance costs.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, inspection reports, work orders, and other documentation.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to evaluate equipment performance, recommend improvements, and support facility modifications, expansions, and process optimization.
Oversee troubleshooting and repair of process equipment and facility systems, including pumps, motors, piping, valves, compressors, boilers, HVAC, electrical components, instrumentation, and automation systems.
Support reliable operation of fermentation and downstream processing equipment, including centrifuges, conveyors, dryers, and evaporators, as applicable to the facility.
Monitor water treatment and wastewater utility systems to support reliable operations and compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
Coordinate contractors and service providers performing specialized maintenance, repairs, inspections, and facility upgrades.
Oversee procurement, organization, and inventory management of maintenance tools, supplies, consumables, and critical spare parts.
Evaluate equipment condition and maintenance needs to identify potential failures and address reliability risks proactively.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and modifications with Engineering, Production, and external contractors.
Promote safe maintenance practices in accordance with company policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and established procedures.
Ensure implementation of Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, electrical safety, hazardous-material handling, and other applicable safe-work practices.
Ensure maintenance personnel and contractors receive appropriate training and follow equipment and safety procedures.
Maintain maintenance, inspection, and safety records for operational and regulatory compliance.
Identify and address unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, and maintenance-related risks.
Support investigations and corrective actions related to equipment failures, maintenance activities, or safety concerns.
Train, coach, and develop maintenance personnel in technical capabilities, troubleshooting, safety, and team performance.
Set expectations for work quality, productivity, accountability, documentation, and adherence to schedules.
Foster communication and collaboration among Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments.
Improve maintenance processes, work-order completion, equipment performance, and resource utilization.
Monitor downtime, preventive-maintenance completion, recurring failures, and maintenance costs to evaluate performance and drive improvement.
Support continuous improvement, ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
Perform other duties as assigned.