Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor drives training execution, evaluates department losses, develops and implements loss-related actions, and leads process improvement projects within the Alcohol Department at ADM’s Corn Plant in Decatur, Illinois. This is a full-time, exempt-level position.

The role supports trainee progress and qualification through regular audits and check-ins, training material development, coaching, assessments, remediation planning, qualification walk-throughs, and progress reporting. It also supports operational performance through daily loss reviews, OEE and TEEP analysis, deployment-plan coordination, continuous improvement initiatives, KPI tracking, Standard of Work rollouts and audits, and departmental performance reviews.

The supervisor contributes to food safety, quality, and process safety efforts; supports the department as a backup operations champion; provides coverage as needed, including on-call or nights, weekends, and holidays; and assists with developing hourly-colleague coverage schedules. The position requires working in varying environmental conditions and meeting the physical demands listed in the posting. ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions.
• Strong root cause analysis experience.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping and identifying process efficiencies.
• Strong Performance Excellence background and experience.
• Strong TPS and PSM background.
• Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and PiVision.
• Ability to work safely in varying environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, dusty environments, and environments involving various chemicals.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs; move or transport 55 pounds; sit and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces and at heights; bend and kneel; and be respirator qualified.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in an ADM operating facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit trainee progress and check in regularly to help trainees stay on track with their training timelines.
• Develop new training materials and update existing materials based on identified training and knowledge gaps.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions focused on topics missed during qualification steps.
• Facilitate assessments and remediation plans for colleagues in training.
• Conduct thorough qualification walk-throughs with each trainee before qualification.
• Send bi-weekly trainee progress reports covering qualification timelines, test status and performance, element-tree progress, required sign-offs, and trainees needing additional support.
• Communicate training status, risks, gaps, and action plans to leaders, trainers, operators, and stakeholders.
• Deliver classroom and field training content and develop others to deliver it.
• Review department health and previous-day losses daily.
• Update, analyze, and understand departmental losses using 0-loss, OEE, and TEEP fundamentals.
• Develop and present OEE/TEEP analyses for daily and monthly departmental reviews and responses.
• Support the monthly Alcohol Deployment Plan by engaging deployment owners, reviewing status and priorities, and identifying work not yet reflected in the plan.
• Lead continuous improvement projects throughout the department.
• Support Structured Management System ownership through KPI tracking and updates, Standard of Work rollouts and audits, and departmental review and response.
• Participate in food safety and quality systems and plant food-safety efforts, and ensure conformance to good manufacturing practices.
• Participate in plant process and operations safety efforts and understand Process Safety Management requirements.
• Support the department as a backup operations champion.
• Provide department on-call and/or coverage on nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Assist with developing coverage schedules for hourly colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Cash balance plan
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Workers’ compensation
• Legal assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Colleague Giving Programs
• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED