Job Description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls hundreds of millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for directing the work of maintenance technicians, identifying parts needed for upcoming work and inventory, and scheduling the workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and support maintenance technicians (up to 50% of time).
• Troubleshoot and direct equipment repairs.
• Work with production teams to optimize machine efficiency.
• Ensure safety standards and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Manage parts inventory and coordinate maintenance schedules.
• Oversee and perform repairs on various industrial machinery.
• Lead workflow planning and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain work quality and productivity within the team.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including schematics.
• Proficiency in ERP/CMMS systems, Microsoft Office, and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lifting, climbing, standing).
• Familiarity with lubrication programs and industrial equipment operation.
• Must be available for occasional weekend work.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic environment.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Hands-on role with room for growth.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401K with a 6% match
• Annual Bonus

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.