Plant Superintendent - Harvard, IL

Archer Daniels MidlandHarvard, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Superintendent in Harvard, IL, is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of all departments at the facility. Focus areas include: Compliance to all SQE laws and regulations, assessing plant resource priorities, management of operational equipment effectiveness (OEE), and colleague adherence to policies and procedures. This individual will work closely with the Plant Manager and other department supervisors to execute both short-term and long-term performance goals.

Requirements

  • Exhibit technical competence in data analysis, processing equipment, instrumentation & controls, and utility systems.
  • Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, deploy excellent organizational skills and provide conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated career of success in applicable leadership positions, continuous improvement and experience with a variety of industry best practice, concepts and procedures.
  • Must demonstrate a personal growth mindset with the capability and willingness to achieve continuous personal development.
  • Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

  • BA/BS in feed science manufacturing, engineering or a related field of study is preferred
  • MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Active, hands-on involvement and daily presence within the facility handling production, bagging, warehouse and delivery issues.
  • Ensures colleagues are completing assignments as required and they have the necessary tools and supplies to complete their tasks.
  • Support Readiness (Performance Excellence & A2E) and execute both short-term and long-term priorities with a sense of urgency through decision making, delegating and collaboration.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to the colleagues and spend a significant amount of time mentoring, providing support and auditing practices and policies.
  • Display a commitment to developing colleagues through conducting regular performance and development touch bases.
  • Build a culture of collaboration, trust and early escalation of issues and concerns.
  • Assist in budget management for facility

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs
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