Performance Management Lead - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Performance Management Lead at the Decatur, IL facility to own and coordinate the plant's financial plan and KPI portfolio. The role bridges operations, finance and commercial teams, driving cost improvement and performance excellence through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will lead OEE planning, cost analyses, and non-financial KPI management, while coaching leadership on performance improvements and adherence to ADM core values.

Qualifications

• Understand operational accounting best practices and ADM systems.
• Experience with KPIs, OEE, and cost analysis in a plant setting.
• Ability to communicate across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual financial plan for the plant or region.
• Coordinate KPI planning including OEE, usages and utilities.
• Analyze performance gaps using PI data, Maximo data and BI reports.
• Drive action and value creation with variance reviews.
• Provide training to operations teams on planning processes.

Skills

Operational accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or accounting

Tools

Power BI

Maximo

ERP systems

Job description

Performance Management Lead - Decatur, IL

This is an exempt level position reporting though the Plant Improvement organization

The Performance Management Lead should be a subject matter expert of all financial aspects of operations, including operating costs and KPIs management. The performance management lead should take a leadership role in improving the plant’s cost position. This colleague is a critical link between the operations and commercial/finance teams, is important stakeholder and owner of the financial plan, and a key member of the operations leadership team. The responsibilities of the performance management lead include:

• Leading the preparation of the annual financial plan for operating the plant, business or region
  • Engage with plant, E2E finance and external stakeholders on setting benchmarks for operating cost. Coordinate all input for financial plan
  • Accountably own and coordinate planning non-financial KPIs such as OEE, usages and utilities.
  • Train, coordinate and assist operations teams on the planning process
• In partnership with plant controller, leading the plant cost analysis efforts and variance review process, with a view towards driving actions and value creation, and contributing to updated forecasts in alignment with finance teams
  • Take a lead role in leveraging performance management tools for review & response process
  • Analyze performance gaps and highlight areas of opportunity by mining PI data, Maximo data, accounting reports, and power BI reports
  • Work with plant controlling to explain cost anomalies
  • Promote accountability of financial and operational KPIs among plant/regional leadership via coaching and follow-up
• Supporting plant improvement, supply chain and capex teams where needed by:
  • Leading OEE planning and analysis
  • Supporting supply chain management on production planning.
  • Taking part in AFE preparation and lookbacks to understand financial justification of capital expenditures
  • Leading non-financial KPI management
  • With PE/CI and Improvement, driving Performance Excellence initiatives, such as Zero Loss, Focused Improvement and Losses-to-Action
• Plant safety leadership
  • Promote a positive safety attitude in all interactions
  • Perform all duties in compliance with ADM’s core values

The successful candidate will exhibit the following characteristics and skills:

• Have an understanding of operational accounting best practices and ability to navigate ADM’s systems and processes, leveraging experience, internal network and ability to learn
• Solid foundation in basic IT toolkit and productivity/BI software, and ability to adapt and provide needed information quickly and in a clear manner
• Understand fundamentals of plant operations, including process flow, cost structure and basic energy and material balance
  • Understand purpose of each unit operation as well as its financial impact
  • Understand high level operating KPIs such as OEE, yield, energy/chemical utilization, and Cost of Poor Quality
• Understand fundamentals of plant cost position
  • Understand drivers for fixed and variable costs, how to plan and analyze, able to grasp principles of benchmarking and optimization
  • Ability to understand diverse cost drivers such as depreciation, pricing, inflation, operational efficiency, allocations and absorption
• Ability to communicate externally, both written and verbally, on plant/regional performance and improvement efforts
  • Should be comfortable preparing and presenting consolidated information to an audience
  • Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels.

Job Qualifications:

• 4 year university degree in engineering or accountancy preferred
• 5+ years in operations accounting or process operations, with preferred exposure to both.
• Plant-specific process knowledge preferred, or sufficient ability to learn quickly.
• Plant-specific operations accounting and financial process familiarity preferred
• Candidate that doesn’t come ready with both technical and financial capabilities needs ability and desire to grow these areas
• Requires ability to collaborate, influence, lead, and execute.
• Must be able to communicate at all levels, and be comfortable engaging with colleagues across varied functions and levels

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:112991BR "AJCIND" 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‑whell 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).

• 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.*

#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

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.