Superintendent Isolate - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the effective operation for the Isolate department within the East Plant. This includes the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of employees in these areas; managing vacation time scheduling, monitoring performance, and ensuring colleague capabilities meet the needs of the operation. This position has a key role in ensuring all safety and quality procedures are followed in all areas of the plant. The Superintendent is responsible for developing a team capable of issue resolution and problem solving, working closely with the Plant Superintendent, Plant Manager, Department Supervisors, and Lead Personnel at the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or adequate work experience is required
A minimum of 6 years of operations supervisory experience/ and or department management is required.
Demonstrated leadership and strong problem-solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to present material with energy and enthusiasm to motivate and influence people
Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
History of working safely and a reputation for promoting and getting involved in safety improvement efforts
Concern for Quality and support of food safety plans
Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize
Ability to team build
Ability to train
Good organizational skills
Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
Accurate record keeping skills
Proficient with Microsoft OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience in food production or a related industry is preferred including knowledge of GMP, SQF, and sanitary design.
Extrusion experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operation of the Isolate facility, ensuring compliance with established quality, housekeeping, safety, and environmental guidelines set by the company.
Conducting KPI review and response meetings with incoming and outgoing staff. These meetings cover essential topics such as safety toolbox discussions, quality toolbox updates, near-miss incidents, EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) results, and daily plans.
Coordinating daily operations and forecasting of operations with supply chain and commercial teams.
Assigning tasks to shift personnel based on their experience, training, and abilities, optimizing their contributions to overall facility performance.
Managing the department deployment plan for continuous improvement with a focus on aligned plant KPIs such as increased safety, increased FPP and reduced COPQ, increased yield, reduction in unscheduled downtime, and increased OEE.
Regularly assessing operator standard work to ensure compliance. If necessary, provide coaching and address any disciplinary matters.
Supplying employees with well-maintained resources necessary for safe job execution. Additionally, delivering essential training on proper equipment operation and personal protective gear usage.
Identifying training gaps and collaborating with the production coordinators to develop a comprehensive training plan.
Implementing Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and standard operating procedures.
Working closely with employees to enhance their job proficiency, fostering a high level of competence.
Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback and growth of team members (Salary and hourly).
Enforcing discipline within the department.
Discussing disciplinary actions with the plant Human Resource Manager, Production Coordinators, and Department Supervisors as needed.
Ensuring the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Making recommendations for improvements to company safety and environmental programs, quality and good manufacturing practices and production and material handling procedures.
Recognizing environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental purity.
Encouraging employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind by leading-by-example.
Listening to and responding to employee suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping.
Analyzing safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Investigations by end of shift.
Escalating incidents to Plant Safety Manager and Department Superintendent as required.
Conducting GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections.
Addressing employee concerns and maintaining good communications and morale on shift and within department.
Providing positive reinforcement and recognition when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.
Assisting the maintenance planning and scheduling process.
May perform production duties temporarily in the event of an emergency or employee absence.
May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
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