Elevator Superintendent - Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Elevator Superintendent oversees elevator operations at a 13,500 cwt/day flour mill, managing the department from wheat railcar unloading through delivery of wheat to the mill. The role leads the development and implementation of programs and standard operating procedures, and trains and develops operational staff. The superintendent is expected to maintain high safety and quality standards while supporting production and efficiency, building strong interdepartmental, commercial, and customer relationships, solving operational problems, supervising capital improvement projects, and maintaining records in accordance with ADM policies. The position manages wheat unloading, blending, and cleaning; coordinates with scheduling to maximize efficiency; and supports operational excellence. It also oversees health, safety, and environmental compliance, audits and corrective actions, sanitation and food safety standards, and preparation for regulatory, third-party, customer, and company audits. This is an exempt-level, on-site role in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to employee safety.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, self-motivation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Confident and courteous manner.
- Established leadership skills.
- Ability to hear and speak clearly, read and comprehend information, and communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, climb stairs and ladders, work with tools, work in close-confined spaces, and work in extreme temperatures.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in a related engineering field is strongly preferred.
- At least five years of hands-on production supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and plan production for wheat unloading, blending, and cleaning.
- Work with the scheduling department to maximize efficiency.
- Lead and support operational excellence initiatives.
- Provide technical knowledge of processes and equipment to achieve performance objectives.
- Use production personnel and equipment safely and efficiently to maximize capacity and performance while optimizing yields and product quality.
- Plan, initiate, and implement plant improvement projects on time and within budget.
- Train and develop operational staff.
- Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety laws, regulations, rules, and sound practices.
- Work with regional and local management to develop and implement health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate and participate in audits, prioritize findings, and track their completion.
- Ensure unsafe behavior and conditions are corrected.
- Maintain required health, safety, and environmental records and documentation.
- Perform safety audits and set an example for safe work practices.
- Ensure the facility maintains high sanitation standards.
- Communicate food safety, sanitation, and quality programs to plant supervisors and hourly employees.
- Prepare for and participate in regulatory, third-party, customer, and company audits.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Salaried Incentive Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
