Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Illinois Ag

Decatur (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

ADM Spiral in Decatur, IL seeks an Assistant Plant Superintendent to lead daily operations, safety, and continuous improvement. You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics with a focus on achieving world-class safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, robust problem-solving, and collaboration across functions. The position emphasizes accountability, development of staff, and delivering key performance metrics while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 5–10 years of manufacturing/industrial operations experience.
  • 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safety, health, environmental, and quality leadership across the plant.
  • Direct all plant operations to maximize safety, production, and reliability.
  • Lead maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop and mentor supervisors and hourly staff; manage performance and succession.
  • Collaborate with finance and HR on budgets and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership
Safety leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Budgeting/cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office
Excel
PowerPoint

Job description

ADM Spiral in Decatur, IL seeks an Assistant Plant Superintendent to lead daily operations, safety, and continuous improvement. You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics with a focus on achieving world-class safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, robust problem-solving, and collaboration across functions. The position emphasizes accountability, development of staff, and delivering key performance metrics while ensuring regulatory compliance and

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