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Maintenance Supervisor
Your role:
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide leadership and direction to the plant maintenance department, which is responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment. You will identify opportunities and make recommendations to streamline day-to-day work processes. You will also implement new work procedures to support the change process.
As a leader and people manager, the Ardent Mills Values of trust, serving, simplicity, and safety will guide your decisions. You will listen, learn, and serve your team members. You will enable your team to deliver superior business results by constantly learning, reinventing, and challenging yourself to do better. You will inspire people to achieve things they never thought possible. To succeed, you must be able to:
- Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
- Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
- Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
- Deal with and drive change.
- Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
- Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.
Above all, you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supervise maintenance team, including mechanics, planner, and lubrication technician
- Supervise repairs, maintain, and install machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations
- Eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life of equipment
- Manage the maintenance budget; assist with planning estimates for annual and longer-term capital budgets
- Supervise inspection of operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
- Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
- Manage accuracy and maintenance of MRO inventory
- Maintain and prioritize planned maintenance schedule in conjunction with other departments
- Establish criteria for assessing the quality and safety of work performed by team members and contractors
- Supervise the completion of work through review of reliability reports, site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors
- Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment and grounds, and recommend improvements to ensure that needs are met
- Evaluate maintenance department personnel skills to help develop training programs
- Manage work order backlog
- Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards, and sanitation practices
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years or High School diploma/GED with 6-10 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance process, activities, and maintenance management system
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Predictive and Preventative Maintenance technologies
- Understanding of operating context of site assets / process systems
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance safety practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with electrical troubleshooting
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Computer Maintenance Management System Experience with capital expenditures and projects
Good to have:
- Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (With or without reasonable accommodation):
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
- Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:
- Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather)
- Indoor/outdoor environment
- Dusty environment
- Noisy environment
- Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes
- Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders
- Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks
Other Considerations:
- Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
- Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and/or drug test Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
Location:
Hastings MN
Address:
2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings MN, 55033Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full timeAdditional Information:
Competitive Compensation:
We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $74,600.00 - $99,444.40, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.Benefits:
At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).Application Deadline:
EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad fÃsica o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, polÃtica. afiliación, o cualquier otra caracterÃstica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.Role Designation
This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com
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Who's Hiring
- Sonoco11

- Amazon10

- Perdue5

- Christensen Farms5

- Nippon Sanso Matheson4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Agriculture & Farming
- Energy
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance reliability engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering
- Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or IBM Maximo
- Proficiency in reliability methods including FMEA, RCM, and RCA
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and thermography
- CMRP or CRE certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, or heavy industrial environments
Tips for Your Maintenance Reliability Engineer Job Search
Quantify equipment uptime improvements you've driven
Reliability engineers are hired to reduce downtime, so your resume needs to show it. Replace vague descriptions with concrete outcomes: failure rates reduced, mean time between failures extended, or unplanned outages eliminated through programs you built or improved.
List your CMMS and reliability software by name
Hiring managers scan for tools like SAP PM, Maximo, or FMEA software. Don't group them under a generic 'proficiency in maintenance software' line. Name every platform you've used and note whether you configured it, ran analyses in it, or trained others on it.
Target postings that match your industry's failure modes
A role in a refinery and a role in a food plant demand different domain knowledge. Filter openings by industry and read the asset types listed in each posting. Applying where your specific equipment background matches gives you a real edge over generalist candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance reliability engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a structured RCA walkthrough for interviews
Most technical screens for this role include a walk-through of a real failure you diagnosed. Have a clear example ready that covers your data sources, the analytical method you used, the root cause you identified, and the corrective action that followed.
Negotiate around shift structure and on-call expectations
Reliability roles often carry rotating on-call or shutdown obligations that don't appear clearly in the job posting. Clarify the schedule in your final interview stage, then negotiate scope if the on-call load is heavier than the posting suggested.
Maintenance Reliability Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance reliability engineers?
The most active employers for maintenance reliability engineers right now are Sonoco, Amazon, and Perdue, and the most openings are in Ohio, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in heavy industrial sectors including oil and gas, chemical processing, and utilities.
How many maintenance reliability engineer jobs are remote?
About 22% of maintenance reliability engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include reliability data analysis, FMEA documentation, and program development roles that don't require daily presence on a plant floor.
How do you become a maintenance reliability engineer?
Start with an engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. Build hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting, then develop proficiency in reliability methods like RCM, FMEA, and predictive maintenance tools. Earning a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credential validates your competency to employers and is a common milestone for moving into dedicated reliability roles.
Can you get hired as a maintenance reliability engineer without direct reliability experience?
Yes, candidates who transition from maintenance technician, plant engineer, or operations roles can be competitive if they demonstrate familiarity with reliability concepts. Highlight any predictive maintenance work, failure investigations, or uptime improvement projects you led. Completing an online course in RCM or obtaining an entry-level reliability certification helps bridge the gap when formal reliability titles aren't on your resume yet.
What does the maintenance reliability engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering reliability methodology and equipment failure analysis, and a practical exercise such as walking through a real or hypothetical root cause analysis. Final rounds often involve meeting plant or operations leadership and may include a site visit. Expect questions on your experience with specific CMMS tools, predictive maintenance programs you've managed, and how you've measured and communicated reliability improvements.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance reliability engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance reliability engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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