Extraction Superintendent - Deerfield, MO

Missouri Ag Connection; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Extraction Superintendent in Deerfield, MO to coordinate day-to-day soybean crush plant operations. You will ensure safety, compliance, quality, and productive performance while driving improvements and developing staff.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) and 3+ years of supervisory production experience, with strong GMP/HACCP knowledge and leadership skills. Competitive benefits and a collaborative plant team await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years production and supervisory experience.
• Experience with GMP and HACCP in food processing is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, compliant operations and ensure product quality per specs.
• Lead and develop plant personnel and coordinate with other supervisors.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager on goals and strategic planning.
• Plan and execute maintenance and capital projects to improve operations.
• Promote continuous improvement and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Problem solving

Team coordination

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Pi

Maximo

Job description

Job Description: Superintendent - Deerfield, MO

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary

The Extraction Superintendent coordinates and oversees day-to-day activities of the Deerfield, MO soybean crush plant. This position is responsible for the safe, successful and progressive operational activities, maintaining compliance with company policies, government regulations and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, FDA, USDA, FRA, HACCP, etc.). The Extraction Superintendent is also responsible for ensuring quality specs and standards meet commercial demand as well as driving continuous process improvement and employee development.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operations in all areas in compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements and guaranteeing quality and standards of the products meet the expectations of our customers and our operations.
• Respond to plant, process, personnel, product, and environmental emergencies.
• Ensure successful day-to-day operation of the Processing facility, in areas of safety, environmental, quality, and production.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to carry out plant specific goals and objectives.
• Plan strategically for both short- and long-term goals.
• Coordinate and assist the Loadout and Biodiesel Superintendents with their respective operations as needed.
• Involvement with the management of policies and procedures that ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, food safety, sanitation, quality policies, and procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting production problems, optimizing yields, productivity, and controlling costs.
• Provide leadership for colleague development as well as establishing and achieving plant goals.
• Plan and execute a strategically plan on maintain and improve operation on short, medium and long term.
• Ensure production numbers records and inventories are accrued and consequence production yields.
• Control plant costs and process efficiencies improvements.
• Ensure planning of maintenance and capital activities and able to adjust operations to support these activities.
• Committed to developing structured and sustainable systems using Continuous Improvement and Ability to Execute principles and procedures.
• Actively promote, lead, support and fully participate in the Performance Excellence process.
• Able to work effectively with the EHS Managers, Centers of Excellence, Commercial teams as well as other members of management internal and external to the facility.
• Maintain a high degree of availability and responsibility to a 24/7 operation.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years production and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated strong commitment and leadership in plant health and safety program as well as quality and food safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a food processing facility, employing GMP and HACCP methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict, motivating, instructing, and training personnel in a fair, honest, and direct way.
• Technical competence in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems.
• Ability to achieve and track excellence using performance-driven metrics.
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, Pi, and Maximo.
• Ability to effectively manage time for optimal results.
• Able to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational and prioritization skills to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks, meet deadlines, and strive for continuous improvement and high expectations of direct reports.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Diversity and Inclusion

IncludingYouDiversity, 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.