Corn Extraction Operations Leader

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM West Extraction is seeking a Department Superintendent to lead the corn prep and extraction team. This role will oversee hourly employees in a union environment and guide salary supervision, focusing on safety, quality, production, and cost management. Strong leadership and communication skills are required to drive department goals.

The position emphasizes long-term planning, staff development, and collaboration with other management to ensure operational excellence across the plant.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required with supervisory leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities in the corn prep and extraction department.
• Provide guidance to salaried supervision and hourly staff within a union environment.
• Plan long-term department goals and manage safety, quality, production, and costs.
• Train and motivate staff; enforce company plans and rules.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and capital activities to support operations.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Training

Planning

Problem solving

Team motivation

MS Office

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ADM West Extraction is seeking a Department Superintendent to lead the corn prep and extraction team. This role will oversee hourly employees in a union environment and guide salary supervision, focusing on safety, quality, production, and cost management. Strong leadership and communication skills are required to drive department goals.

The position emphasizes long-term planning, staff development, and collaboration with other management to ensure operational excellence across the plant.