Plant Superintendent: Lead Operations & Excellence

Illinois Ag; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Harvard, IL seeks a Plant Superintendent to lead daily plant operations across all departments, focusing on compliance, resource prioritization, OEE, and policy adherence. The role partners with the Plant Manager and supervisors to execute short- and long-term performance goals.

The position demands hands-on leadership, readiness to handle production challenges, and active mentoring of staff.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of plant equipment and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Active, hands-on involvement with daily production, bagging, warehouse and delivery tasks.
• Support Readiness and Priorities and drive short- and long-term goals with urgency.
• Mentor and coach colleagues; conduct regular performance and development touch bases.
• Foster collaboration, trust and early escalation of issues; ensure policy adherence.
• Assist in facility budget management and cost control.

Skills

Data analysis

Processing equipment

Instrumentation & controls

Utility systems

Education

BA/BS in feed science manufacturing, engineering or related field

MBA (plus)

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Harvard, IL seeks a Plant Superintendent to lead daily plant operations across all departments, focusing on compliance, resource prioritization, OEE, and policy adherence. The role partners with the Plant Manager and supervisors to execute short- and long-term performance goals.

The position demands hands-on leadership, readiness to handle production challenges, and active mentoring of staff.