What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor position at Ag Processing Inc?
Ag Processing Inc (AGP) seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor to lead, develop, and optimize the electrical and process control systems at our St. Joseph refinery. This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring talent, and driving continuous improvement in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.
In this role, you’ll have direct influence over plant reliability, modernization efforts, and system performance—working closely with management, engineering, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative operations.
What You’ll Do
Who We Are
AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
In this role, you’ll have direct influence over plant reliability, modernization efforts, and system performance—working closely with management, engineering, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Technicians, overseeing daily activities, scheduling, and performance.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Drive system improvements by supporting new electrical and process control projects from concept through installation.
- Plan and execute calibrations, inspections, and preventive maintenance with accurate documentation and compliance.
- Coordinate projects with contractors, vendors, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
- Design and deliver training programs for PLC, HMI, and electrical systems to strengthen plant capabilities.
- Maintain technical documentation, including prints, control system configurations, and system change records.
- Support capital planning by researching E&I equipment, developing cost estimates, and making recommendations.
- Ensure safety and compliance by following prescribed procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and process control systems.
- Experience with instrumentation installation, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to train and mentor others.
- Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with management, vendors, and consultants.
- Comfortable using computer hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, and technical applications.
- Committed to staying current with evolving technologies and best practices.
- Safety-focused mindset with a proactive approach to risk reduction.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
- 3 years of experience working with industrial electrical and motor control systems, including PLC programming (or equivalent experience)
- Opportunity to lead critical systems in a complex, high-impact operation.
- Hands-on role with significant influence over plant performance and modernization.
- Collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
- Stable operation with ongoing investment in technology and people.
Who We Are
AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
- 100% employer funded pension plan
- 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
- Paid time off