Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Improvement

ADM; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RRSP plan

TFSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

LinkedIn Learning access

Mentoring programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

ADM in Lethbridge, Alberta, seeks a Plant Superintendent to provide operational leadership ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will lead frontline supervisors and production teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives, driving continuous improvement and adherence to ADM standards.

The role emphasizes process optimization, talent development, equipment reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams, supervisors, or frontline employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, production planning, and operational performance management.
• Experience driving safety performance, quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and process improvement practices.
• Ability to interpret production data, operational metrics, and financial performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to production teams, supervisors, and hourly employees to achieve operational goals and performance targets.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with ADM safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Lead daily operations by monitoring production performance, resolving issues, and ensuring effective execution of production plans.
• Manage operational activities to achieve production volume, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Analyze production metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to enhance productivity and reduce losses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Monitor equipment performance and partner with Maintenance teams to address reliability issues and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, food safety requirements, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• Lead investigations related to safety incidents, quality concerns, production disruptions, and process inefficiencies.
• Support production scheduling and resource planning to optimize workforce utilization and plant performance.
• Develop and maintain effective communication routines, including shift meetings, production reviews, and performance updates.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and employees to strengthen technical capability, leadership skills, and succession readiness.
• Support workforce planning, training initiatives, performance management, and employee engagement activities.
• Participate in capital projects, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Manage operational costs, including labor, materials, waste reduction, and resource utilization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Lean manufacturing

Safety focus

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

ADM in Lethbridge, Alberta, seeks a Plant Superintendent to provide operational leadership ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will lead frontline supervisors and production teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives, driving continuous improvement and adherence to ADM standards.

The role emphasizes process optimization, talent development, equipment reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety,