Superintendent - Rensselaer, IN

Job Description

Superintendent - Rensselaer, IN (Parr, IN)
This is a salaried, exempt-level role.

About the Role
As a Superintendent at our Rensselaer (Parr) facility, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the elevator and ensure that all processes run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and quality standards. You’ll work closely with your team to identify opportunities for improvement, implement solutions, and maintain high-quality grain handling operations.

In this role, you’ll set the tone for safety and operational excellence by modeling best practices, addressing potential hazards, and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all elevator operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, energy use, maintenance, and reliability
• Maintain grain quality and environmental standards
• Conduct regular safety and housekeeping audits, and address issues proactively
• Manage rail track and unloading operations at the facility
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members through training, feedback, and support
• Collaborate with commercial and rail logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination
• Support cross-departmental initiatives and assist other teams as needed

Role Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in grain handling or related operations
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in grain handling, elevator operations, or a similar industrial environment
• Demonstrated leadership in safety programs and process improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience managing teams, schedules, and operational resources
• Ability to motivate, train, and support team members
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo) is helpful
• A hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement
• The ability to solve problems independently and make sound decisions

Physical and Work Requirements
This role involves working in an industrial facility. With or without reasonable accommodation, you will need to:

• Move throughout the facility, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Work in confined spaces and at heights when required
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of normal job duties
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator
• Working adjusted hours as needed to support operations

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Matt Gillespie  ​
Recruiter- Rebecca Klump 

 

City

Rensselaer

State

IN - Indiana

Location Country

United States

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.

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 t