Global Emergency Planning & Response Manager - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Emergency Planning & Response Manager serves as the strategic subject matter expert for ADM’s emergency planning and response program across global operations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise standards, processes, training, and tools that ensure effective and consistent emergency preparedness and response. The role partners closely with Technology Centers, Business Units, Corporate Security, Business continuity and Crisis Management, EHS, and site leadership to support regulatory compliance, strengthen risk-based programs, and drive capability and consistency across locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Emergency Management, Engineering, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in emergency response program management, EHS, industrial safety, or related field, preferably within a global or multi-site organization
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing emergency planning & response programs across multiple sites, regions, or business units.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response principles, incident command systems (ICS), crisis management, and business continuity integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical concepts into practical guidance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• Professional certifications or memberships related to emergency management, safety, fire protection, security, or incident response (e.g., Certified Emergency Manager, Associate Emergency Manager, ICS advanced training or instructor credentials)
• Experience working with corporate incident management teams or crisis management teams during significant events

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global SME for emergency planning, response, and incident management
• Develop and maintain global standards, procedures, tools, training, and implementation resources
• Establish consistent expectations for emergency planning, incident command, and post-incident learning
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deploy programs aligned with regulatory, operational, and risk-based needs
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve program maturity and consistency across regions and business units
• Support sites in evaluating scenarios such as fire, chemical release, severe weather, confined space rescue, medical emergencies, and security events
• Provide guidance on emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, shelter-in-place protocols, and communication processes
• Support site compliance with regulatory requirements and company expectations
• Partner with Learning & Development to design and deliver emergency response training for site teams, leadership, and response personnel
• Support planning and execution of drills and exercises (tabletop, functional, and full-scale)
• Facilitate post-drill and post-incident reviews; ensure lessons learned are captured and corrective actions are tracked to closure
• Develop tools to strengthen site capabilities in emergency planning, incident command, and response coordination
• Support or lead corporate incident management during significant events
• Provide strategic guidance on escalation, incident command, communication, and recovery
• Participate in or lead evaluations of emergency response performance, identifying gaps and corrective actions
• Serve as a technical resource on emergency preparedness and response matters
• Participate in or lead program audits and assessments
• Identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in global emergency preparedness and response performance

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior