Production Coordinator - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company•Decatur, IL

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator has influence on the safe, efficient and sustainable operation within the Isolate department of the Decatur East Plant. The focus of this position is to improve the performance of their process while using the tools provided by the ADM Performance Excellence process.

Requirements

Three or more years of demonstrable supervisory experience in an industrial production facility. Food Manufacturing experience preferred
Demonstrated experience leading production teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative ways to resolve complex problems
Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment & various chemicals safely
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Ability to move/transport 55 pounds
Sit and stand for long periods
Work in confined spaces
Work at heights
Bending and Kneeling
Be respirator qualified

Responsibilities

Assist plant personnel (operators, technicians, supervisors) with the strategies to collect, analyze and interpret relevant data to develop a loss landscape for the purpose of prioritizing resources and focus.
Partner with department leadership to determine short, medium and long term plans to mitigate and eliminate the causes of losses in all aspects of their process.
Continuously apply Performance Excellence tools in efforts to contribute to the continuous improvement and readiness of the East plant.
Assist with the development and execution of plans to bring colleague skills to a level of proficiency that translates into improved process operation and results
Support efforts to implement technology and practices to reduce contamination, increase efficiency and yield and increase utilization of idle equipment
Provide training, mentoring, and transfer knowledge to colleagues at all levels of the organization
Take over hourly colleague scheduling
Provide feedback to colleagues regarding effective operations and performance
Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, is actively engaged in plant and food safety efforts, and ensures conformance to good manufacturing practices
Support the department as one of three backup operations champions
Audit the process daily for accountability with PE activities and have discussions with operators and supervisors
Fill in as needed for department coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
Rotate departments as needed to build well-rounded knowledge of the facility