Maintenance Process Improvement Practitioner - Des Moines site

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Maintenance Process Improvement Practitioner - Des Moines or ADM site

Des Moines, IA or another U.S.

-based ADM site (must be onsite; not a remote opportunity)

The Maintenance Process Improvement (MPI) Practitioner evaluates, trains, coaches, implements, and ensures sustainability of MPI in Work Management and Planning/Scheduling, as well as in MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) and Warehousing at critical ADM plants. The role collaborates directly with Plant Reliability Technology teams, Business Unit Reliability teams, and site personnel to lead implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The practitioner quickly assesses maintenance organizations and work management processes to close gaps and may also participate in ADM Task Force or SWAT Team initiatives that require rapid adaptability.

• Extensive travel up to 50% of the time from home of residence to assigned plants
• Assess current maturity of assigned sites’ CMMS, MRO, and Planning and Scheduling processes; identify gaps and recommend actions
• Develop improvement plans with assigned sites for CMMS, MRO, and Planning and Scheduling processes
• Collaborate closely with plant maintenance, Business Unit Reliability, and Plant Reliability Technology Center teams
• Drive metrics, KPIs, and monetary cost savings while improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Implement effective use of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution processes using ADM’s chosen CMMS
• Execute measurable improvements during every plant visit
• Ensure visibility of KPIs and trend management
• Share foundational best‑practices
• Establish a sustainable process to close identified gaps
• Calculate and drive monetary savings at the plant

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance work‑management processes
• Experience leading and motivating people
• Knowledge of Maximo, Akwire, and possibly SAP
• Electrical or mechanical experience in a manufacturing maintenance and engineering environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

• CMRP or similar technical maintenance‑related certification

In addition to competitive pay, ADM offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• 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, 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)
• 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

Benefits may vary for bargained locations; confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base pay for this position may vary depending on multiple factors, including market location and experience. The expected pay range for this role is $92,800.00 – $. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus and a long‑term incentive plan. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will receive overtime pay when eligible.

ADM requires successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.