Assistant Plant Superintendent - Reserve, LA

Archer Daniels Midland•Reserve, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the 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.

Requirements

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.
Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.
If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

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.