Assistant Plant Manager - Valdosta, GA

Archer Daniels Midland • Valdosta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Site Leadership team, the Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for playing an active role in coaching others in programs including human safety, feed & food safety, quality, environmental standards, and Performance Excellence. Leads the Operation of the Plant to maintain personnel and process safety. Maintains an environment in which personal safety is the top priority. Ensures the team works safe and the department maintains compliance of all health and safety regulations. Ensures the operation of the site is carried out with all regulatory permits, laws & regulations, and best practices. Aligns department goals with complex goals and communicates the direction and priorities to the department leveraging a structured management system. Coordinates operation of the plant to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety, housekeeping & quality guidelines set by the company. Demonstrates ADM Core Values in decision making and actions. Collaborates with work groups across the organization to develop a strategic vision for the department that is put into action through the department deployment plan. Supports Quality and the Food Safety Management Systems, may be a member of the Food Safety Team. Acts as a key stakeholder to the plant leadership team. Models the way of the Performance Excellence Journey: Leads and coaches the team to leverage continuous improvement tools to achieve department and plant KPIs. Conducts Production Meetings and works closely with the Plant Manager and steering team to adjust and adapt and to escalate situations that arise. Ensures that deviations from KPIs and incidents are driven to Root Cause elimination by team. Demonstrate commitment to improving safety, processes, and efficiency of the plant by delivering the department deployment plan in both 'what' (metrics) and 'how' (means). Work in collaboration with Centers of Excellence to improve technology and reliability of the operations. Is an Effective Communicator: Demonstrate effective communication skills in both face to face and written communication. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and procedures. Performs Colleague Performance Reviews and meets with Colleagues on a regular basis to review goals and individual development plans. Collaborates with HR to manage performance of department Colleagues. Takes on additional roles and responsibilities to continually develop self and/or other teams.

Requirements

• Prior experience leading / supervising people.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.
• Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.
• The ability to provide motivation to direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products.
• Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and outside including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks, and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time.
• The job also requires some lifting, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.
• Applicants must be willing to work whenever the plant requires it, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) and 7 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in extraction, grain handling at scale, oilseed processing, cottonseed processing, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in coaching others in programs including human safety, feed & food safety, quality, environmental standards, and Performance Excellence.
• Lead the Operation of the Plant to maintain personnel and process safety.
• Maintain an environment in which personal safety is the top priority.
• Ensure the team works safe and the department maintains compliance of all health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the operation of the site is carried out with all regulatory permits, laws & regulations, and best practices.
• Align department goals with complex goals and communicate the direction and priorities to the department leveraging a structured management system.
• Coordinate operation of the plant to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety, housekeeping & quality guidelines set by the company.
• Demonstrate ADM Core Values in decision making and actions.
• Collaborate with work groups across the organization to develop a strategic vision for the department that is put into action through the department deployment plan.
• Support Quality and the Food Safety Management Systems, may be a member of the Food Safety Team.
• Act as a key stakeholder to the plant leadership team.
• Lead and coach the team to leverage continuous improvement tools to achieve department and plant KPIs.
• Conduct Production Meetings and work closely with the Plant Manager and steering team to adjust and adapt and to escalate situations that arise.
• Ensure that deviations from KPIs and incidents are driven to Root Cause elimination by team.
• Demonstrate commitment to improving safety, processes, and efficiency of the plant by delivering the department deployment plan in both 'what' (metrics) and 'how' (means).
• Work in collaboration with Centers of Excellence to improve technology and reliability of the operations.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both face to face and written communication.
• Interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform Colleague Performance Reviews and meet with Colleagues on a regular basis to review goals and individual development plans.
• Collaborate with HR to manage performance of department Colleagues.
• Take on additional roles and responsibilities to continually develop self and/or other teams.

Benefits

• 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.
• If hired, employees will be 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager