Superintendent - Plains, KS

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Company training

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Plains, KS seeks a Superintendent to manage the grain elevator’s daily operations, including loading/unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending and storage. This role ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance while leading hourly staff.

You will train personnel, oversee safety and food safety programs, and drive continuous improvements to meet production objectives. Strong troubleshooting, GMP/HACCP experience and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; OJT accepted with HS diploma.
• Experience developing a team (2–3 years) and strong problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health compliance; lead safety processes.
• Oversee GMP, HACCP, FSMA; manage daily plant operations and quality control.
• Maintain and improve maintenance, sanitation, and operating schedules.
• Develop employees; train hourly labor and improve efficiency.
• Lead preventive maintenance scheduling and cost-saving initiatives.
• Document incidents and enforce discipline when needed.

Skills

Team development

People skills

Mechanical leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training others

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superintendent- ADM - Plains, KS

This is an exempt level role.

Position Summary:

The Superintendent is responsible for the day to day activities of the grain elevator and this includes loading/unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of grain at this shuttle facility. Maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc). Will be responsible to train and lead hourly employees in operations, safety, food safety, and maintaining facilities. Perform special assignments, initiating improvements to most effectively meet operation objectives. Establish and maintain appropriate preventative maintenance, sanitation and operation schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, demonstrate safety leadership through participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries.
• Adhere to and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and FSMA requirements. Be responsible for the daily plant operations, which include safety and environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization and efficiencies.
• Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and takes actions to insure the hazards are eliminated so as not to affect employee safety, product quality and environmental purity.
• Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale.
• Works with employees to develop a high level of job proficiency. Analyze maintenance performance and work to improve efficiencies.
• Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.
• Maintains discipline and documents unusual or unacceptable behaviors.
• Responsible for development of employees. Actively engage in the development & training of hourly labor.
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.
• Remains current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to systems design and operation.
• Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in the execution of daily activities.
• Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time.
• Maintain documentation and identify cost saving ideas.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High School Diploma/GED with years of OJT
• Technical Certification nice to have
• 2-3 years’ experience developing a team
• Troubleshooting/problem solving experience
• Good people skills
• Mechanical, leadership
• Job Hazard Analysis and safety compliance
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft office, email, etc.)
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Report writing
• Ability to train others

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, walking, and reaching daily
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and electrical test equipment. Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights.
• Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year-round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.
• Pass a medical clearance to wear respiratory device.

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.

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.