Assistant Plant Superintendent - Reserve, LA

This is a salaried, exempt-level position.

The Plant Assistant Superintendent will provide leadership support to the Export Elevator Plant Superintendent in all aspects of production and safety within an export elevator setting. The Plant Assistant Superintendent will be an active leader, responsible for demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and maintaining a cost‑effective and safe operation.

Responsibilities will include day‑to‑day oversight of plant safety, ensuring compliance with ADM safety programs, monitoring and continuously improving plant productivity, managing risk, supervising hourly non‑union and salaried employees, and coordinating with various corporate entities and other functions related to the general operations of an ADM export facility. The successful candidate will understand and consistently demonstrate a “safety first” mindset. They will help manage an export facility that operates 365 days a year.

The selected candidate must be able to work an average of 50 hours per week, which may include holidays, weekends, and being on call to meet business needs.

• Provide direct supervision for approximately fifty employees, including both salaried and hourly staff at an export elevator.
• Provide an injury‑free work environment for employees, staff, contractors, and visitors through engagement, required training programs, best management work practices, adherence to standards, and initiative‑taking elimination of exposures.
• Continually improve the plant's safety record by addressing and correcting both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all plant areas to ensure safety and compliance.
• Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing operations to ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Minimize manufacturing costs through the effective utilization of manpower, facilities, and materials.
• Assure the attainment of business objectives and production schedules.
• Reduce costs and seek to improve efficiency in all areas of plant operations.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout all plant departments for safety leadership, problem‑solving, and cost reduction.
• Encourage the use of new techniques and focus on fact‑based problem‑solving.
• Manage operations department spending and expenses to the minimum levels required to meet site strategy.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the community.
• Properly utilize resources and foster a well‑trained and motivated salaried and hourly staff.
• Establish all shift production schedules, select and train supervisory and administrative staff, conduct employee performance reviews, and schedule plant meetings.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, including at least 3 years of management and supervisory experience in plant operations.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate employees, as well as to discipline both hourly and salaried staff.

Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,800.00 - $

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

• 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).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and…