Operations Supervisor - Cedar Rapids, IA

Archer Daniels Midland • Cedar Rapids, IA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Operations Supervisor - Cedar Rapids, IA Position Summary: The CoGeneration Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operation of the ADM CoGeneration Facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance. This role provides direct supervision to the operations team, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and productions standards. The CoGeneration Operations Supervisor works collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, environmental, and other support departments to achieve the operational goals and support continuous improvement of the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, power plant technology, or related field required or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience in power plant operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to lead and develop operations employees
• Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including boilers, turbines, and auxiliary systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Frequent presence in industrial plant areas.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time and walk long distances.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Work with vibrating and loud equipment.
• Work with various chemicals and caustics.
• Work on slippery/uneven surfaces and at high elevations.
• Work in high and low temperature extremes.
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Occasional ladder use.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or formal training in safety management, process operations, or leadership development, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the operations team in achieving safety, production, quality, and environmental performance targets of the facility.
• Model and enforce a strong safety culture through demonstration and consistent application of safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor plant performance and make operational adjustments to maintain process stability and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct field audits, risk assessments, and safety observations to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Equipment Specific Lockout Procedures (ESLPs).
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure operator competency and engagement.
• Plan and coordinate daily operational activities, including maintenance activities, equipment startup, shutdown, and lockout/tagout.
• Facilitate daily review and response meetings to address deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as primary liaison with Environmental team to ensure compliance with all permits and regulatory requirements.
• Manage operator schedules and timecards to ensure adequate staffing for plant operations and support timely payroll processing.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, environmental, operations, and personnel.
• Apply Performance Excellence (PE) and continuous improvement principles to enhance reliability, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Serve as facility lead in the absence of the Superintendent and provide after-hour support, as needed.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

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