Sweetener Terminal Manager - Portland, OR

ADM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM's Portland, OR sweetener terminal seeks a hands-on Terminal Manager to lead operations, safety, and maintenance while ensuring on-time packaging, shipping, and quality adherence.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with customers and trucking partners, and drive cost-effective improvements across inventory, schedules, and vendor relations in a food-grade environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in terminal, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or food-grade product handling operations.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs, preventive maintenance practices, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety standards, and quality procedures preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and coordinate with internal departments, trucking companies, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving, scheduling, organizational, and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the repackaging and distribution of company products at the lowest practical cost while maintaining established standards for quality, safety, and quantity.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust operating and shipping schedules to ensure products are shipped on time and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Evaluate terminal processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and better meet terminal objectives.
• Ensure inventory levels are monitored and maintained within established company guidelines and policy limits.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and repairs through the Maintenance Mechanic.
• Ensure terminal facilities, equipment, vehicles, and fleet assets are properly maintained and in appropriate operating conditions to meet packaging and shipping requirements.
• Approve the purchase of supplies and equipment necessary for efficient terminal operations.
• Ensure all approved safety procedures, terminal policies, and company standards are followed by employees.
• Provide safety leadership and direction through the Assistant Terminal Manager and other supervisory staff.
• Perform required duties outlined in the annual Safety Action Plan.
• Maintain current knowledge of HACCP requirements and ensure terminal practices support food safety and compliance expectations.
• Support, administer, and communicate approved company policies and objectives to terminal employees.
• Identify employee training needs and participate in the development and delivery of required training.
• Review and approve recommendations from supervisors regarding rate changes and other employee-related matters.
• Participate in the development and implementation of terminal policies affecting employees.
• Maintain strong working relationships with trucking companies serving the terminal.
• Hold regular meetings with transportation partners to support service performance, safety, scheduling, and operational alignment.
• Investigate ways to improve terminal procedures, productivity, safety, service, and cost performance.
• Initiate and support improvements that increase the overall effectiveness of terminal operations.
• Perform other reasonably similar or related duties as required to support the successful operation and administration of the terminal.

Skills

Terminal management

Supervisory experience

Safety programs

HACCP knowledge

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving

Cost control

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

114660BR

Job Description

Sweetener Terminal Manager - Portland, OR

Position Summary

The Sweetener Terminal Manager is responsible for leading terminal operations, including product repackaging, distribution, maintenance, safety, inventory control, employee supervision, and customer service coordination. This role ensures that products are processed and shipped on schedule, meet established quality standards, and are delivered in a cost-effective manner. The Terminal Manager also supports company policies, drives operational improvements, and maintains strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and transportation partners.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Direct the repackaging and distribution of company products at the lowest practical cost while maintaining established standards for quality, safety, and quantity.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust operating and shipping schedules to ensure products are shipped on time and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Evaluate terminal processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and better meet terminal objectives.
• Ensure inventory levels are monitored and maintained within established company guidelines and policy limits.

Maintenance and Equipment Oversight

• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and repairs through the Maintenance Mechanic.
• Ensure terminal facilities, equipment, vehicles, and fleet assets are properly maintained and in appropriate operating conditions to meet packaging and shipping requirements.
• Approve the purchase of supplies and equipment necessary for efficient terminal operations.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure all approved safety procedures, terminal policies, and company standards are followed by employees.
• Provide safety leadership and direction through the Assistant Terminal Manager and other supervisory staff.
• Perform required duties outlined in the annual Safety Action Plan.
• Maintain current knowledge of HACCP requirements and ensure terminal practices support food safety and compliance expectations.

Employee Leadership and Development

• Support, administer, and communicate approved company policies and objectives to terminal employees.
• Identify employee training needs and participate in the development and delivery of required training.
• Review and approve recommendations from supervisors regarding rate changes and other employee-related matters.
• Participate in the development and implementation of terminal policies affecting employees.

Vendor and Carrier Relations

• Maintain strong working relationships with all trucking companies serving the terminal.
• Hold regular meetings with transportation partners to support service performance, safety, scheduling, and operational alignment.

Continuous Improvement

• Investigate ways to improve terminal procedures, productivity, safety, service, and cost performance.
• Initiate and support improvements that increase the overall effectiveness of terminal operations.

Other Duties

• Perform other reasonably similar or related duties as required to support the successful operation and administration of the terminal.

Recommended Qualifications

• Previous experience in terminal, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or food-grade product handling operations.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs, preventive maintenance practices, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety standards, and quality procedures preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and coordinate with internal departments, trucking companies, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving, scheduling, organizational, and cost-control skills.

Core Competencies

• Operational leadership
• Safety and compliance focus
• Cost and process improvement
• Team development
• Customer service orientation
• Inventory and logistics management
• Maintenance coordination
• Communication and relationship management

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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:

$69,000 - $149,300

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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

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.

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