Plant Superintendent - Harvard, IL

Position Summary

The Plant Superintendent in Harvard, IL, is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of all departments at the facility. Focus areas include compliance with SQE laws and regulations, assessing plant resource priorities, managing operational equipment effectiveness (OEE), and ensuring colleague adherence to policies and procedures. The role works closely with the Plant Manager and department supervisors to execute short‑term and long‑term performance goals.

• Active, hands‑on involvement and daily presence within the facility handling production, bagging, warehouse and delivery issues, ensuring colleagues have the necessary tools and supplies.
• Support Readiness (Performance Excellence & A2E) and execute short‑term and long‑term priorities with urgency through decision‑making, delegating, and collaboration.
• Act as a mentor and coach to colleagues, spending significant time mentoring, providing support and auditing practices and policies.
• Display commitment to developing colleagues through regular performance and development touch‑bases.
• Build a culture of collaboration, trust, and early escalation of issues and concerns.
• Assist in budget management for the facility.

• Technical competence in data analysis, processing equipment, instrumentation & controls, and utility systems.
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems, deploy excellent organizational skills, and provide conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated career success in applicable leadership positions, continuous improvement and experience with industry best practices, concepts and procedures.
• Personal growth mindset with willingness to achieve continuous personal development.
• BA/BS in feed science, manufacturing, engineering or related field preferred; MBA a plus.

• 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 purchase 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.

• 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.

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.

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origin and processing company.

Base pay offered may vary. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $72,900.00 – $. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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