Plant Operations SME & Safety Leader

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks a TVP SME to oversee daily operations at the Decatur plant, ensuring quality, safety and environmental guidelines are followed. You will lead hourly production teams, coordinate tasks, and train new staff while maintaining open communication and employee well‑being.

You will conduct startup shift meetings, drive improvements, perform regular audits, and report to the Plant Safety Manager and area leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising hourly production employees.
• Knowledge of safety and GMP guidelines.
• Experience delivering employee training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the TVP facility, ensuring quality, housekeeping, safety, and environmental guidelines are followed.
• Lead startup shift meetings covering safety and quality topics and daily plans.
• Coordinate daily tasks of hourly production employees to ensure safe, efficient work and target levels.
• Assign tasks to shift personnel based on experience and abilities to optimize plant performance.
• Conduct operator standard work assessments, coaching, and handle disciplinary matters when needed.
• Lead safety, health, environmental inspections, incident investigations, and escalation with Plant Safety Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Safety awareness

Coaching

Job description

ADM seeks a TVP SME to oversee daily operations at the Decatur plant, ensuring quality, safety and environmental guidelines are followed. You will lead hourly production teams, coordinate tasks, and train new staff while maintaining open communication and employee well‑being.

You will conduct startup shift meetings, drive improvements, perform regular audits, and report to the Plant Safety Manager and area leadership.