Manager - Decatur Complex Railyard & Logistics - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL seeks a Rail Yard Operations Lead to oversee daily railyard activities, rail switching, and yard movements supporting plant operations and customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with production, logistics, and external rail partners. Flexibility for after-hours and on-call shifts is expected. Background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics preferred or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in rail logistics, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily rail switching, railcar placement, inspections, and yard movement activities.
• Communicate daily with ADM production teams, logistics, maintenance, contractors, and railroad partners.
• Monitor railcar inventory, yard capacity, dwell time, and service performance; resolve issues.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and communication related to rail movements and incidents.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics

High School/GED with 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing daily railyard activities, including rail switching, car placement, inspections, and yard movements to support safe, efficient plant operations and customer service. The position works closely with production, logistics, maintenance, contractors, and railroad partners to manage railcar flow, resolve operational issues, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement in service reliability, productivity, and cost performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily rail switching, railcar placement, inspections, and yard movement activities to support plant production and customer requirements.
• Communicate daily with ADM production teams, logistics, maintenance, contractors, and railroad partners to ensure safe and efficient rail operations.
• Monitor railcar inventory, yard capacity, dwell time, and service performance to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication related to rail movements, incidents, inspections, and operational metrics.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to help prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular field observations and safety audits to reinforce safe work practices and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure rail equipment, tracks, switches, and related infrastructure are properly maintained, and issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist with employee and contractor training and development to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient railyard performance.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, safety discussions, and operational updates with employees and contractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce delays, minimize costs, and strengthen service reliability.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable rail safety rules, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency response activities and participate in drills, planning, and response efforts as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics preferred; or High School/GED with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Previous leadership in rail logistics, manufacturing, or industrial operations experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, internal departments, and external rail partners.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, Microsoft Office applications, and operational reporting tools.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to understand and apply safety rules, operating procedures, compliance standards, and company policies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to operational needs after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods as business needs require.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Safety leadership and accountability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional decision-making.
• Coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and operational discipline.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:112492BR

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: $58,100.00 - $108,000.00

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• 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.

Req/Job ID

112492BR