Milling Supervisor - Arbuckle, CA

ADM; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM's Rice Mill in Arbuckle, CA is seeking a Milling Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance. You will train and supervise both salaried and hourly employees across operations and maintenance.

You will lead production, optimize yields, implement SOPs, and partner with the Commercial team to meet deadlines, reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• At least three years of production and one year supervisory exposure in a food processing or similar environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to plant health and safety with experience leading safety programs.
• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP or HARPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient daily operation of the Rice Mill across safety, quality and production.
• Supervise, train and develop hourly and salaried team members.
• Interview and hire production staff as needed.
• Implement and maintain SOPs to drive consistent efficiency.
• Partner with Commercial team to develop milling schedule and meet deadlines.
• Assist in troubleshooting production challenges and optimizing yields.
• Support third-party audits and ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HARPC).
• Help implement safety programs across the facility.
• Report to Plant Manager and contribute to plant-wide goals.

Skills

Production supervision

Safety programs

GMP knowledge

HARPC HACCP

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Training

Mechanical/controls

Performance tracking

Tools

Computer systems

Performance-tracking tools

Job description

This is an exempt, salaried level position

Work That Feeds The World

As a Milling Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of ADM's Rice Mill in Arbuckle, CA — keeping the facility running safely, sanitarily, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HARPC, HACCP). You will train and supervise both salaried and hourly employees across operations and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient daily operation of the Rice Mill across safety, quality, and production
• Supervise, train, and develop both hourly and salaried team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Interview and hire production staff as needed
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures to drive consistent, optimum efficiency
• Partner with the Commercial team to develop the milling schedule and meet contract deadlines
• Assist in troubleshooting production challenges, optimizing yields, and controlling costs
• Support third-party audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HARPC)
• Help implement safety programs, including Loss Control Standards (LCS), across the facility
• Report directly to the Plant Manager and contribute to plant-wide goal setting and achievement

Qualifications

• At least three years of production and one year supervisory exposure in a food processing or similar environment
• Demonstrated commitment to plant health and safety, with experience leading safety programs
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety frameworks such as HACCP or HARPC
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — and the ability to lead through coaching, conflict resolution, and direct feedback
• Technical competence in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, and utility systems
• Proficiency with computer systems and performance-tracking tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

This role involves working in an active production environment. You should be comfortable climbing stairs, periods of standing and sitting, working at heights and in confined spaces, bending, kneeling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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