TVP Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Department Superintendent (Extraction/Soy Protein Concentrate) – Decatur, IL.

This is an exempt level position.

Lead day-to-day operations of a soy/protein extraction department. Demand for plant-based proteins is growing and ADM provides decades of protein expertise and this department plays a meaningful role in delivering on that demand.

• Actively work to ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and align with the ADM safety policies and procedures
• Require safety and compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
• Work very closely with compliance personnel to ensure continuous audit readiness in a PSM and Food Safety plant
• Utilize assets efficiently to meet production and quality goals
• Lead department in established policies, procedures and plant priorities
• Guide department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals
• Provide mentorship to operators and engineers to achieve short term and long-term department performance through use of KPI’s, continuous improvement, and Performance Excellence concepts
• Embrace an owner’s mentality by managing costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement
• Ensure training and development of all department employees
• Provide mentorship, accountability, and disciplinary support as necessary

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher of Science or Chemical Engineering or similar area of concentration
• 5+ years in a production environment in soy extraction/food processing/or similar industry
• Excellent leadership ability including a vision for strategic direction, delegation and leading others in work execution
• Demonstrated scale-up experience and/or new technology development experience in a production environment is a plus
• Knowledge of multiple processes and unit operations in a full-scale production plant
• Knowledge of PSM and Food Safety Standards is vital
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proven track record as a phenomenal teammate
• High energy level and clear customer focus emphasis
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Make decisions in a fair and professional manner
• Possess the ability to climb stairs, lift up to 55 lbs, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, providing calculated information, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and in various climates
• Prompt attendance is a requirement
• Physical qualification to wear a respirator may be required

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

$92,800.00 - $

In an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan.

Benefits and Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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