Assistant Department Superintendent - Feedhouse - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Career development resources

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Assistant Department Superintendent for the Feedhouse in Decatur, IL. You will lead daily plant operations, ensuring safe, high-quality production while supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes developing employees, aligning production with business needs, and partnering with maintenance/engineering to improve reliability. A strong safety culture and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and continuous process safety improvement.
• Experience leading diverse teams in plant operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to ensure safe, high-quality production.
• Develop and execute long-term operational strategies for safety and reliability.
• Direct employee training, development, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and business partners to align production with needs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and technical staff to meet performance goals.
• Apply continuous improvement to deliver operational improvements.
• Manage resources, costs and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Process safety awareness

Team leadership

Operations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Assistant Department Superintendent - Feedhouse - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Assistant Department Superintendent, Feedhouse - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:

The Assistant Superintendent will lead day-to-day operations within an assigned area of the plant to safely produce high-quality products that provide value to customers and a return to shareholders. This role is responsible for maintaining safety, quality, environmental and regulatory compliance; supporting reliable production; and developing employees. The successful candidate will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and business partners to align production with operational needs and communicate disruptions or changes. The role is part of the plant operations leadership team and reports to the applicable Superintendent.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 within an assigned plant area, ensuring products and processes meet applicable quality and food safety specifications.
• Develop and execute long-term operational strategies that support safe, reliable performance, quality requirements and production targets.
• Lead employees in safe operations, environmental stewardship and good manufacturing practices, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner with maintenance teams to develop and execute reliability strategies, including predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ensure adherence to established product quality, environmental, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and technical support personnel to achieve short- and long-term operational performance goals.
• Apply Continuous Improvement principles to prioritize and deliver operational improvements.
• Manage operating resources, costs and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors to achieve operational results and support employee development.
• Oversee employee training, qualifications and development, tracking progress and ensuring timely onboarding and competency development.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing operations, production processes, equipment and operational reliability.
• 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 Engineering or a related technical field.

Required Experience:

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

Desired Experience:

• Operations leadership experience in a corn wet milling facility, industrial manufacturing environment or continuous process operation.
• Experience with application of Continuous Improvement principles in a continuous production manufacturing environment.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:114907BR

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:

$52,200 - $113,000

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.

#IncludingYou

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.