Maintenance Supervisor

Locus Fermentation Solutions

Peoria, IL

Pay: $70,000-$90,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Who WE are…**

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry.

OUR MISSION

is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries.

We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more about us at Locusfs.com!

**What you’ll be doing:**

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance activities and improve the reliability, performance, and safety of our manufacturing facilities and process equipment. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance personnel and contractors while coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance of facility infrastructure and production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and other critical process systems. This individual will develop and maintain effective maintenance programs, manage equipment downtime, coordinate planned shutdowns, and establish practices that improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.

The successful candidate will be an organized, proactive leader with strong technical knowledge, a commitment to safety, and the ability to balance hands-on troubleshooting with team development, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and works collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support production goals.

**Location:** Peoria, IL

**Key Responsibilities:**

Maintenance Leadership & Operations

• Supervise, coordinate, and support maintenance technicians and contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to established priorities.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities, balancing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment improvements, and production support requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting support for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and facility-related issues.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to minimize equipment downtime, address maintenance needs, and maintain reliable manufacturing operations.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance activities associated with fermentation and downstream processing operations.
• Coordinate planned maintenance outages, equipment shutdowns, and major repairs to minimize disruption to production schedules.
• Ensure maintenance work areas, equipment, and tools are maintained in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility systems and production equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules, work order priorities, equipment inspection requirements, and maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Oversee the implementation and effective use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other maintenance management system to schedule, track, and document maintenance activities.
• Analyze equipment failures, recurring maintenance issues, and downtime trends to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and optimize maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, inspection reports, work orders, and other required documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to evaluate equipment performance, recommend improvements, and support facility modifications, expansions, and process optimization initiatives.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment and facility systems, including pumps, motors, piping, valves, compressors, boilers, HVAC, electrical components, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Support the reliable operation of fermentation and downstream processing equipment, including centrifuges, conveyors, dryers, evaporators, and other production-related systems, as applicable to the facility.
• Monitor critical utility systems, including water treatment and wastewater systems, to support reliable operations and compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
• Coordinate the