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Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL

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Compensation
$93–174K/yr
Location
Decatur, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Department Superintendent oversees daily operations and long‑term planning for the corn prep and extraction department at ADM in Decatur. The role manages union hourly staff, provides guidance to salaried supervisors, and ensures safety, quality, production, cost control, and employee development while coordinating maintenance and capital activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunicationEffective ListeningSelf-MotivationSafety ManagementQuality AssuranceProduction ManagementCost ManagementEmployee DevelopmentStrategic PlanningTrainingMS OfficeCorn Extraction

Qualifications

Four-Year DegreeMinimum Four Years Supervisory ExperienceMinimum Five Years Production Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

113757BR

Job Description:

Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL

ADM West Extraction

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for many of the day-to-day activities as well as long-term planning for the corn prep and extraction department. The Corn Extraction Department Superintendent will have direct oversight of hourly employees within a union environment and provide guidance to other salary supervision in the department. Management of a department requires skills in the areas of leadership, communication, effective listening and self-motivation as well as all aspects of safety, quality, production, plant goals, cost management and employee development.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Safety of our employees is the top priority of ADM. Ensuring personnel and plant environments are conducive to safe operations is critical.

  • Ensure operations and products manufactured comply with all applicable quality regulatory requirements and laws of all countries to which we are subject.

  • Implementation and management of all aspects of the plant Performance Excellence process.

  • Must rely on their experience, good judgment and planning to ensure effective planning to accomplish goals, implement operational procedures and training as well as to enforce company plans, policies and rules.

  • Able to demonstrate the ability to train and motivate the people they supervise. Including salaried supervision and engineers as well as hourly operations.

  • Ensure planning of maintenance and capital activities and able to adjust operations to support these activities.

  • Able to work effectively with other members of management within the facility.

  • Demonstrate understanding of corn prep and extraction processes.

  • Ensure effective communication within all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage employees in a fair, direct and honest manner is required.

  • Fill in and work with other departments as needed, for the common good of the complex.

  • General experience with computers and specifically MS Office is required.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan strategically for both short- and long-term to achieve department goals is required.

Education/Training:

  • Four-year degree and a minimum of four years of supervisory experience with increasing manufacturing leadership responsibility, or a minimum of 5 years of hands-on, increasing production leadership experience.

  • Demonstrated leadership in safety.

  • Demonstrated coaching and leadership skill.

Working Conditions:

  • Dust

  • Chemicals / Irritants

  • The scope of the position may require exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.

  • Inside areas:

  • Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees

  • Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.

  • Outside areas:

  • Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.

  • Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below. May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.

  • Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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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.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$92,800.00 - $173,600.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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