Department Superintendent - Clinton, IA

This is an exempt position. Must be onsite.

Manages the safety, quality, environmental, productivity and cost-effectiveness of their department and the colleagues who work in or are assigned to the department.

• Manage day-to-day department operations, including regular inspections and oversight.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to solve production problems and choose best solutions. Assist with trouble-shooting and problem-solving in the field when necessary.
• Manage personnel, including hiring, training, evaluating, discharging and resolving personnel grievances.
• Guide, direct and motivate subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Monitor costs, productivity and quality; prepare and maintain production reports.
• Implement and evaluate process improvements.
• Track costs and approve expenditures, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Indirect oversight of contractors and maintenance personnel doing project work in their department.
• Communicate with upper management, peers, supervisors and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail and in person.

• Previous work experience managing people and production processes.
• Basic knowledge of process equipment.

• Bachelor degree or higher in relevant field of study such as business, management, engineering, agriculture, or manufacturing.
• Years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.