Assistant Superintendent - Northwood, ND

Archer Daniels Midland•Northwood, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a salary exempt position. Supervising the daily activities of safety, quality, and production procedures as well as leading employees in all aspects of production. The Assistant Superintendent will display a dedication to lead, participate, and support all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to the position. This includes making routine updates to policies, training, procedures, and permitting processes as programs are updated in conjunction with the Plant Superintendent. They will present, maintain, and update both safety and quality assurance training for all colleagues at the facility, including production, administrative, and origination colleagues. Responsible to assist the Location Superintendent in supervising all production staff and maintaining good working relationships with all employees. Adherence to and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and FSMA requirements are essential. The role is responsible for the daily plant operations, which include safety and environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization and efficiencies. The Assistant Superintendent will become familiar with dry bean standards for both seed and commercial operations, as well as pesticides used in the dry bean seed industry and their application. They must have the ability to understand and mix agricultural chemicals according to customer specifications. This role provides solutions and promotes collaboration amongst various groups such as production, maintenance, and quality. They are the first line of involvement with lock out/tag out procedures and confined space entries. They will monitor, review, and suggest/direct initiatives for continuous improvement in all areas of operations. Review employee performance and assist in employee development. Assist the location and regional management team in coordinating production schedules and customer requests. Responsible for ensuring proper cleaning and sanitation of every process flow in the facility. Observes equipment throughout the facility and reports concerns to maintenance staff. Must have the ability and knowledge of general maintenance practices to troubleshoot and assist in completing equipment repairs. This includes directing maintenance activities in a safe manner while implementing the first line of involvement of ADM’s safety permits and programs. Leads the work of all production employees and gives feedback on a routine basis. Reviews and ensures daily production records, equipment inspections, and other forms are completed in accordance with ADM’s policies and procedures. Administers supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and focusing employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs other related duties as assigned. Flexibility to work any shift required, including weekends and holidays as applicable. Works cooperatively and communicates effectively with production, administrative, sales, and management teams. Flexibility and welcoming of changes in work routine. Assists in all payroll activities including completion of time card calculations for temporary and full-time colleagues, reviewing payroll clerks time sheets, and supplying information to staffing agencies. Assists in overseeing physical and digital inventories including, bulk, consumables and chemical inventories. Must obtain and maintain Professional Pesticide Applicator’s License (seed locations only). Prior work related and leadership experiences are preferred. 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 more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Requirements

Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
Capability of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and ability to wear a respirator.
Ability to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures.
Computer skills which include proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common business applications.
Ability to complete all operational tasks and fill in for hourly colleagues, including off hour shifts as needed.
Prior work related and leadership experiences preferred.
Flexibility to work any shift required, including weekends and holidays as applicable.
Flexibility and welcoming of changes in work routine.

Nice To Haves

Prior work related and leadership experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, participate, and support all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Make routine updates to policies, training, procedures, and permitting processes.
Present, maintain, and update safety and quality assurance training for all colleagues.
Assist Location Superintendent in supervising all production staff.
Maintain good working relationships with all employees.
Adhere to and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and FSMA requirements.
Be responsible for the daily plant operations, including safety, environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization and efficiencies.
Become familiar with dry bean standards for both seed and commercial operations.
Become familiar with pesticides used in the dry bean seed industry and their application.
Understand and mix agricultural chemicals according to customer specifications.
Provide solutions and promote collaboration amongst production, maintenance, and quality groups.
First line of involvement with lock out/tag out procedures and confined space entries.
Monitor, review, and suggest/direct initiatives for continuous improvement in all areas of operations.
Review employee performance and assist in employee development.
Assist location and regional management team in coordinating production schedules and customer requests.
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of every process flow in the facility.
Observe equipment throughout facility and report concerns to maintenance staff.
Troubleshoot and assist in completing equipment repairs.
Direct maintenance activities in a safe manner while implementing ADM’s safety permits and programs.
Lead work of all production employees.
Give feedback on a routine basis to all employees.
Review and ensure daily production records, equipment inspections, and other forms are completed in accordance with ADM’s policies and procedures.
Administer supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with production, administrative, sales, and management teams.
Assist in all payroll activities including completion of time card calculations, reviewing payroll clerks time sheets, and supplying information to staffing agencies.
Assist in overseeing physical and digital inventories including bulk, consumables and chemical inventories.
Obtain and maintain Professional Pesticide Applicator’s License (seed locations only).