Railyard & Logistics Operations Manager

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Social wellness

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Mentoring programs

Training programs

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks a Manager for the Decatur Complex Railyard & Logistics to oversee daily rail operations, ensuring safe, efficient plant support and reliable customer service. You will coordinate with production, logistics, maintenance, and external rail partners to optimize railcar flow and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, incident investigations, and continuous improvement in service reliability and cost performance within a fast-paced industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics preferred; or High School/GED with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous leadership in rail logistics, manufacturing, or industrial operations experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily rail switching, railcar placement, inspections, and yard movement.
• Communicate with ADM production, logistics, maintenance, contractors, and rail partners.
• Monitor railcar inventory, yard capacity, dwell time, and service performance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Coaching

Decision-making

Team leadership

Operational discipline

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics

High School/GED with 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting tools

Excel

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks a Manager for the Decatur Complex Railyard & Logistics to oversee daily rail operations, ensuring safe, efficient plant support and reliable customer service. You will coordinate with production, logistics, maintenance, and external rail partners to optimize railcar flow and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, incident investigations, and continuous improvement in service reliability and cost performance within a fast-paced industrial