Formulator - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

ADM is seeking an experienced Formulator for its Oilseeds Refinery team at the West Plant in Decatur, Illinois. The Formulator oversees and coordinates the daily activities of the load-out team, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and promotes operational efficiency and safety while supporting day-to-day operations.

The role includes training and developing team members, coordinating oil load-out operations and production needs, supporting safe and efficient truck and rail loading, and collaborating with commercial, rail, and refinery teams. The Formulator also contributes to safety and compliance activities, scheduling and logistics, performance-excellence initiatives, reporting, and team leadership. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment, navigate the plant safely, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.

ADM requires successful completion of a background check. The position is at-will. The posting does not specify a pay range.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Formulator role in oilseeds or a related industry.
• Proven leadership skills and experience training and developing teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Familiarity with Sphera and other relevant systems.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing situations, and navigate the plant and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on training for new team members and safety training for new hires.
• Create and update skill-set matrices and track training progress.
• Coordinate and track training sessions with the Learning and Development coordinator.
• Develop and implement effective training programs.
• Oversee oil load-out operations and obtain production output information, including finished-product and defective-product quantities.
• Standardize and optimize schedules and work processes.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw-material needs to meet production demand.
• Coordinate with the commercial team, oil handling and rail team, and other departments.
• Ensure efficient truck and rail loading, process-aid ordering, and waste-product handling.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve high-quality performance and minimize downtime.
• Monitor incoming and outbound rail inventory.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, identify and implement measures to mitigate near misses and prevent accidents, and help ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in near-miss safety team investigations.
• Assist with employee scheduling and workflow optimization.
• Coordinate with WPO and DEC teams to facilitate movement within refinery areas.
• Back up the superintendent on processing supplies, including chemicals.
• Participate in the steering committee and CCD team.
• Collaborate with the CCD PE team to provide training documents and track progress.
• Help standardize and maintain operator skills and abilities.
• Train and support new shift supervisors and step-up supervisors.
• Enter data into Sphera and track progress.
• Participate in end-of-month inventory entry and review reports.
• Ensure monthly inspections are completed and filed.
• Lead by example, provide guidance and support to team members, and create the team work schedule.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Workers’ compensation.
• Legal assistance and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and colleague giving programs.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and 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: Senior