Packaging and Loading Superintendent – Chattanooga, TN

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Job summary

ADM Milling – Carbohydrate Solutions is seeking a Packaging and Loading Superintendent to lead all packaging and load-out operations at the plant. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while overseeing ~28 direct reports and collaborating with the Plant Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to train and develop staff. You will implement programs and SOPs and manage capital projects to maximize yields and uptime.

Qualifications

• Must have strong commitment to employee safety.
• Degree in related field or hands-on supervisory/leadership experience.
• Excellent command of leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have confident and courteous manner.
• Must have established leadership skills.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend and communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan production for packaging and load-out systems.
• Work with scheduling department to maximize efficiency.
• Proactively lead and support operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical knowledge for processes and equipment to obtain performance.
• Utilize production personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to obtain maximum capacity and quality.
• Plan, initiate and operate plant improvement projects on time and budget.
• Continually train and develop operational staff.
• Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety laws and programs.
• Coordinate and participate in audits and track findings.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental records and documentation.
• Perform safety audits and set the example for safety.
• Ensure world class sanitation standards and communicate programs to staff.
• Prepare for audits by regulators/third parties/customers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Degree in related field

Supervisory/leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Packaging and Loading Superintendent – Chattanooga, TN

ADM Milling – Carbohydrate Solutions

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

This key operational role is responsible for Packaging and Loading operations at a 13,500 cwt/day flour mill. The Packaging and Loading Superintendent is responsible of all aspects of the department from flour binning through truck loading and packaging. The Packaging and Loading Superintendent will have a leading role in developing and implementing Programs and Standard Operating Procedures and must be excellent at training and developing operational staff. The ideal candidate sets and maintains ADMs high standards for Safety and Quality for all departments while maintaining production and efficiency excellence. Successful candidates will be good communicators who can nurture outstanding interdepartmental, commercial and customer relationships. They will have the ability to identify and decisively solve problems as they arise, develop and supervise capital improvement projects and maintain records in accordance with established ADM policies.

The Packaging and Loading Superintendent reports to the Plant Manager and has approximately 28 direct reports.

Job Responsibilities:

Production:

• Manage and plan production for packaging and load-out systems.
• Work with scheduling department to maximize efficiency.
• Proactively lead and support operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical knowledge for processes and equipment to obtain performance.
• Utilize production personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to obtain maximum capacity and performance with optimum yields and quality product.
• Plan, initiate and put into operation, plant improvement projects on time and on budget.
• Continually train and develop operational staff.

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety laws, regulations, rules and sound practices.
• Work with regional and local management on the continued development and implementation of Health & Safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in audits, prioritizing and tracking completion of findings.
• Ensure that unsafe behavior and conditions are corrected.
• Maintain the necessary Health, Safety & Environmental records and documentation.
• Perform Safety audits and set the example for safety.

Sanitation/Food Safety:

• Ensure the facility maintains world class sanitation standards.
• Communicate food safety/sanitation/quality programs to plant supervisors and hourly employees.
• Prepare the facility for, and participate in, regulatory/third party/customer/company audits.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a strong commitment to employee safety
• Strongly prefer degree in related field or hands-on supervisory/leadership experience.
• Require excellent command of the following: leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must have confident and courteous manner.
• Must have established leadership skills.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend and communicate orally and in writing.
• Position requires standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working with tools, working within close-confined spaces, and working within extreme temperatures.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

REF:112289BRBase 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:

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.

Including You

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 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.

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.