Production Coordinator - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Production Coordinator, Decatur East Plant

The Production Coordinator has influence on the safe, efficient and sustainable operation within the Isolate department of the Decatur East Plant. The focus of this position is to improve the performance of their process while using the tools provided by the ADM Performance Excellence process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist plant personnel (operators, technicians, supervisors) with the strategies to collect, analyze and interpret relevant data to develop a loss landscape for the purpose of prioritizing resources and focus.
• Partner with department leadership to determine short, medium and long term plans to mitigate and eliminate the causes of losses in all aspects of their process.
• Continuously apply Performance Excellence tools in efforts to contribute to the continuous improvement and readiness of the East plant.
• Assist with the development and execution of plans to bring colleague skills to a level of proficiency that translates into improved process operation and results
• Support efforts to implement technology and practices to reduce contamination, increase efficiency and yield and increase utilization of idle equipment
• Provide training, mentoring, and transfer knowledge to colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Take over hourly colleague scheduling
• Provide feedback to colleagues regarding effective operations and performance
• Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, is actively engaged in plant and food safety efforts, and ensures conformance to good manufacturing practices
• Support the department as one of three backup operations champions
• Audit the process daily for accountability with PE activities and have discussions with operators and supervisors
• Fill in as needed for department coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
• Rotate departments as needed to build well-rounded knowledge of the facility

Job Experience/Skills:

• Three plus years of demonstrable supervisory experience in an industrial production facility. Food Manufacturing  experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
• Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative ways to resolve complex problems
• Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Working Conditions:

• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment & various chemicals safely

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to move/transport 55 pounds
• Sit and stand for long periods
• Work in confined spaces
• Work at heights
• Bending and Kneeling
• Be respirator qualified

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-   Kennith Patient ​
Recruiter-  Ashley Medina

 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

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 indi