Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Corn Refiners Association; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness (medical/Rx, dental,

Financial wellness (FSAs, 401(k) etc)

Mental and social wellness (EAP, ERGs)

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Continuous Improvement Supervisor for the corn plant to drive training execution, reduce losses, and lead process-improvement projects within the Alcohol Department.

The role emphasizes coaching trainees, conducting assessments, and delivering learning content, with focus on OEE/TEEP analyses, daily losses review, and KPI tracking as part of Structured Management System ownership. A high school diploma and 3+ years in an ADM facility preferred.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in an ADM operating facility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions.
• Strong root cause analysis experience.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping and working to find efficiencies in process.
• Strong Performance Excellence background and experience.
• Strong TPS and PSM background.
• Demonstrated strength with trouble-shooting activities.
• Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and PiVision

Responsibilities

• Training Progress & Accountability; audit progress and check in with trainees.
• Develop training materials or update existing training materials.
• Conduct 1:1 coaching sessions with trainees.
• Facilitate assessments and remediation plans for trainees.
• Execute qualification walk-throughs with each trainee prior to qualification.
• Send bi-weekly trainee progress reports.
• Communicate status, risks, gaps, and action plans with leaders and stakeholders.
• Deliver learning content for classroom and field training.

Skills

Value Stream Mapping

Root cause analysis

TPS/PSM

Performance excellence

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word,Vis

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & coaching

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PiVision

Job description

Continuous Improvement Supervisor – Corn Plant – Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Supervisor – Corn Plant – Decatur, IL

This is a full‑time, exempt level position.

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for driving and improving training execution, understanding department losses, developing and executing actions related to losses, and driving process improvement projects within the Alcohol Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Training Progress & Accountability
• Ensure that trainees are staying on track through their training timeline by auditing their progress and checking in with them frequently
• Developing new training materials or updating existing training materials based on training and knowledge gaps
• Conduct 1:1 coaching sessions with trainees focused on topics missed during qualification steps
• Facilitate assessments and remediation plans for colleagues in training.
• Thoroughly execute qualification walk-throughs with each trainee prior to qualification.
• Send bi-weekly trainee progress reports with information including: Qualification timeline status, test status and performance, element tree progress, required sign-off completion, and identification of trainees who are on track, behind, or requiring additional support.
• Communicate clearly with leaders, trainers, operators, and stakeholders regarding training status, risks, gaps, and action plans
• Deliver learning content for classroom and field training as well as develop others to do the same.

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement: Key responsibilities include:

• Review department health and previous-day losses daily.
• Update, analyze, and understand departmental losses using 0-loss, OEE and TEEP fundamentals
• Develop and present OEE/TEEP analyses for daily and monthly departmental review and response
• Assist the department with Alcohol Deployment Plan monthly by engaging with deployment owners to understand current status, identifying deployments that are on track, ahead, or behind schedule, confirming upcoming priorities, and capturing new deployment work not yet reflected in the plan.
• Lead various continuous improvement projects throughout the department
• Assist the department in Structured Management System ownership through KPI tracking and updating, Standard of Work rollouts and auditing, and driving departmental review and response

Other Departmental Support

• Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, is actively engaged in plant and food safety efforts, and ensures conformance to good manufacturing practices
• Understand their role in process and operations safety, is actively engaged in the plant’s safety culture and improvements, and thoroughly understands Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Supports the department as a backup operations champion
• Fill in as needed for department on-call and/or coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
• Assist with developing coverage schedule for hourly colleagues

Job Experience/Skills

• Three or more years of experience in an ADM operating facility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
• Strong root cause analysis experience
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping and working to find efficiencies in process.
• Strong Performance Excellence background and experience
• Strong TPS and PSM background
• Demonstrated strength with trouble‑shooting activities Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and PiVision

Education/Training

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment & various chemical safely.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to move/transport 55 pounds
• Sit and stand for long periods
• Work in confined spaces
• Work at heights
• Bending and Kneeling
• Be respirator qualified

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base Pay

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.

When 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 - $87,000

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.

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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.