Refinery Superintendent - Lincoln, NE

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Refinery Superintendent to lead daily operations, uphold safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and partner with commercial leaders to balance supply and demand.

The role reports to the Plant Manager on the Leadership Team and requires building high-performing teams, deploying maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement to meet production targets and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production leadership role.
• 4 years of experience in a continuous operation technical role.
• Willingness to work in a plant environment with extreme temperatures and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day refinery operations and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement long-term department strategy for safe, reliable production.
• Manage maintenance strategy with PdM and preventive/corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and housekeeping guidelines.
• Coach supervisors and support staff; promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor chemical usage and production costs; drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors to achieve targets and onboarding.
• Oversee training and development of department staff.
• Foster safety culture and lead process safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Plant operations

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Job description

Refinery Superintendent – Lincoln, NE

This is a salaried-exempt position.

Position Description

The Refinery Superintendent is a salaried exempt position responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the department to safely produce high quality products that provide value to customers and a return to shareholders. Safety and compliance are required meeting all state and federal laws and regulations. A successful candidate will partner with commercial business unit leaders to align on supply and demand needs of the product lines, communicating when slowdowns and upsets occur. The role will be a part of the Leadership Team reporting to the Plant Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety, promoting a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement, with experience managing Process Safety Management programs a plus.
• Lead day-to-day operations and serve as primary contact of the Refinery process, producing high quality products that meet or exceed Quality and Food Safety specifications.
• Develop and deliver on a long term department strategy that delivers a safe and reliable operation meeting food safety expectations while meeting or exceeding production targets.
• Lead day-to-day employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices that is compliant with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Responsible for the department maintenance strategy, partnering closely with maintenance team to deliver reliable production systems including deployment of PdM, Preventative and corrective action maintenance practices.
• Manage department to insure adherence to established product, environmental, safety and housekeeping quality guidelines.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and technical support personnel to achieve short term and long term department performance.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement principles to drive department performance and focus improvement prioritization and alignment.
• Manage chemical usages, production costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement.
• Interacts directly with Shift Supervisors to produce desired operational results and employee development.
• Accountable for training and development of all department employees, tracking progress to ensure timeliness of onboarding
• Involved in employee coaching and discipline.

Required Skills

• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
• Leading and developing high performing work teams including maintenance, engineering and non-technical employees.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers, maintenance and management.
• Willingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
• High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Engineering, preferably Chemical.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production leadership role.
• 4 years of experience in a continuous operation technical role.

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.

'AJCIND' REF:111977BRBase 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.

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

Benefits and Perks

• 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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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.