Shift Supervisor - Decatur, IL

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Shift Supervisor to lead and innovate in a fast-paced production environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and quality while mentoring a talented team. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a significant impact in a collaborative setting. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee well-being, this role promises a rewarding career path in a thriving facility. Join us in shaping the future of production excellence!

Benefits

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored training and development

Qualifications

• Previous plant processing and leadership experience preferred.
• 2+ years in a lead/supervisor role in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Provides training and resources for employees.
• Evaluates colleague performance and provides feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Shift Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

12-Hour Rotating Shift Supervisor – Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, exempt-level position

Position Summary:
The Shift Supervisor plays a key leadership role, oversees the daily activities of safety, quality, and production, and leads employees in all production procedures during the shift. As a mentor to front-line operators, you will nurture and develop talent as you work with both contractors and ADM colleagues to ensure everyone has the training and resources necessary to perform their tasks safely and effectively. This is not just a job—it’s your chance to lead, innovate, and fine-tune for success in our dynamic production ecosystem. The Decatur West Plant is a soybean and corn oil crushing and refining facility including lecithin de-oiling and phospholipids processing. The Decatur West Plant is a union facility with an hourly workforce of 225 and a salaried staff of 130 employees site-wide. The Decatur Complex, located in Decatur, Illinois, consists of 6 processing plants, onsite cogeneration, and water treatment facilities, and employs ~1500 Plant Operations Colleagues and an additional ~1000 Contractors.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily operations performed by hourly production colleagues to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently while meeting expected environmental quality, housekeeping, and production quantity goals established by the company
• Provide employees with resources, in good working order, to perform tasks safely and efficiently
• Provide training to ensure employees understand operational procedures, SOP's, safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and policies
• Create and assign tasks to effectively utilize team members' experience and capabilities
• Ensures the safety of all colleagues through training and compliance with occupational safety, health and environmental regulations, and leading by example
• Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting colleague safety, product quality, and environmental purity, making recommendations for improvements. Conducts GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections
• Listens to and responds to colleague suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping, and communications on concerns and improvement initiatives to all colleagues
• Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department, and keeps plant management informed of all matters affecting the morale and safety of colleagues
• Identifies training needs and discusses needs with Area Superintendent and develops a training plan, and then works with colleagues to develop a high level of job proficiency. Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance
• Evaluates colleague performance, providing regular feedback and discusses disciplinary action with superintendents and human resources
• Attends and participates in operation area meetings, safety meeting and supervisor’s meeting. Evaluates Management programs
• Analyzes safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Analysis within 24 hours of incident and making suggestions for improvements
• May perform production duties temporarily in the event of an emergency or employee absence
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required

Job Requirements

• Previous plant processing and leadership experience (in a union environment is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant work experience
• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2+ years of experience in a lead/supervisor role in continuous manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead and train colleagues and build teams
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, trouble-shooting and record keeping skills
• Passion for learning; willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work a rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:97605BR

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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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

97605BR

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Ref ID

#LI-CJ1