Assistant Superintendent - Mt Vernon

About the Role

This is an exempt, salaried-level position.

As an Assistant Superintendent on our team, you will support the Superintendent in leading all day-to-day activities of our grain elevator. This includes overseeing loading and unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of goods. You will help maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.), while training and leading hourly and salaried employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance.

• Execute plans according to the work schedule, prioritize shift work, and assign resources to effectively utilize each team member's experience, training, and abilities
• Champion the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, demonstrating safety leadership through active participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries
• Oversee daily plant operations, including safety and environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
• Identify environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and take prompt action to eliminate risks that could affect employee safety, product quality, or environmental standards
• Address employee concerns and maintain open communication and positive morale across your shift and department
• Work alongside employees to develop high levels of job proficiency, analyzing maintenance performance and driving efficiency improvements
• Provide positive reinforcement when employees demonstrate strong results and safe performance
• Maintain department discipline and document unusual or unacceptable behaviors
• Actively engage in the development and training of hourly team members
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds
• Collaborate with facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Stay current with emerging industry regulations and codes relevant to systems design and operation
• Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in all daily activities
• Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime
• Maintain documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities

• A high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
• A demonstrated track record of developing and leading a team, preferably in the grain or agriculture industry
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an operations or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge applicable to production systems and equipment
• Experience with Job Hazard Analysis and safety compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business communication tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and train others

This role involves working in an industrial facility, both indoors and outdoors year-round, at times in environments that may be dusty or noisy. With or without reasonable accommodation, you will need to:

• Move throughout the facility, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Work in confined spaces and at heights when required
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of normal job duties and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator
• Support operations across different shifts as business needs require

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.