Production Engineer - Valdosta, GA

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Company training & development

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Production Engineer in Valdosta, GA to improve, troubleshoot, and optimize food and feed manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence across safety, quality, yield, and reliability.

The role involves leading improvement initiatives, managing projects, and mentoring colleagues, with an emphasis on change management and cross-functional collaboration to achieve plant goals.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in plant manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated problem solving competencies.
• 2+ years of supervisory or project leadership experience preferred.
• Comfortable communicating and driving change across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities and lead focused improvement initiatives to support plant goals for safety, cost, yield, quality and reliability.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are included in equipment and facilities modifications.
• Analyze processes for cost savings, reliability and performance improvements.
• Lead training and mentoring to develop colleagues and standardize processes.
• Manage projects including purchasing, installation, budgeting, startup, and reporting.
• Communicate with shift supervisors to achieve operational results and develop staff.
• Review KPI paperwork daily and participate in Performance Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Change management

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Production Engineer - Valdosta, GA

This is a salary, exempt position

The Valdosta Facility is seeking a Production Engineer with the skills to improve, troubleshoot, and optimize the food and feed manufacturing processes to support operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify improvement opportunities and lead focused improvement initiatives ton support of plant goals for safety, cost, yield, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure identification and inclusion of critical health, safety, environmental, quality requirements in the development and modification of equipment and facilities.
• Analyze existing processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Assist in development of colleagues through training, technical support mentoring, and standardization of processes.
• Project management, purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, startup of projects, employee training and reporting.
• Experience leading plant operations to maintain personnel and process safely.
• Observe and make recommendations for improvements to facilities, equipment, processes and safety programs
• Communicate and interact with shift supervisors and employees to produce desired operational results and support employee development.
• Conduct daily review of KPI paperwork (i.e., Operational & Shift Supervisor, quality reports and Production Review).
• Participate in Performance Excellence initiatives, Losses to Action, DMAIC projects, and Zero-Failure deployments.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 or more years of experience in plant manufacturing operations environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving competencies.
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience or project leadership experience (as the project leader supervising team members and/or contractors) preferred.
• Experienced and comfortable with communicating and driving change management, and continuous improvement initiatives across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to move around by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently. May also require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.
• May be required to perform work at heights (on ladders, scaffolding or other structures) of up to 125 ft.
• Proactively engage, participate and be a role model to others in regard to safety, environmental, quality activities and company policies and procedures.

ADM requires the successful completion of 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:

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.

#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.