2nd Shift Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Nutrition in Kentucky seeks an experienced manufacturing operations lead to guide daily production, mentor teams, and sustain safety and quality. This full‑time exempt role drives performance across shifts and reports to management.

You will track production plans, manage equipment and data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred (Manufacturing technology, Engineering, Industrial management, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Strong critical thinking and decision making abilities.
• Data driven problem solving using Six Sigma, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis.
• OSHA safety training.
• Experience leading production in a complex manufacturing environment with multi‑team shift leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership for all manufacturing processes to meet schedules.
• Train, mentor, develop, and evaluate production colleagues on policies and performance.
• Monitor and ensure all shift activities follow safety, quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Track productivity, implement efficiency improvements, and reduce costs.
• Prepare and present reports to management.
• Conduct pre shift meetings and communicate goals and priorities.
• Daily use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, ERP, MRP, data tracking software.
• Prioritize resources, activities, equipment, and schedules to maximize productivity.
• Own and communicate daily follow‑through for solutions impacting orders, inventory, etc.
• Investigate root causes and set corrective action plans for quality and yield deviations.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement and teamwork initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Data driven problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

OSHA safety training

Education

Associates or Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing technology, Engineering, Industrial management, or related discipline

Job description

ADM Nutrition in Kentucky seeks an experienced manufacturing operations lead to guide daily production, mentor teams, and sustain safety and quality. This full‑time exempt role drives performance across shifts and reports to management.

You will track production plans, manage equipment and data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.