Location Operations Superintendent - Tuscola, IL

Job Description

Location Operations Superintendent – Tuscola, IL
This is a salaried, exempt-level role.

Position Summary:
As a Location Operations Superintendent at ADM, you will help lead the day-to-day activities of our Tuscola facility. This includes overseeing loading/unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of goods. You will help maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.), while supporting the training and development of hourly employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute plans according to the work schedule, prioritize shift work, and assign resources effectively based on employee experience, training, and ability
• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and actively participating in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries
• Identify environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and take prompt action to eliminate risks that could affect employee safety, product quality, or environmental standards
• Address employee concerns and foster open communication and positive morale across shifts and within the department
• Support employees in building job proficiency, analyze maintenance performance, and work continuously to improve efficiencies
• Recognize and reinforce strong performance and safe behaviors when observed
• Maintain department standards and document unusual or unacceptable behaviors appropriately
• Actively engage in the development and training of hourly employees
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds
• Collaborate with facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Stay current with emerging industry regulations and codes relevant to systems design and operation
• Ensure company policies and standards are followed in daily activities
• Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime
• Partner with the Superintendent and Regional Superintendent on work schedule execution and labor needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities

• A high school diploma or GED, combined with relevant on-the-job experience, or a technical certification in a related field
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
• Mechanical and/or electrical expertise in an industrial environment preferred
• A demonstrated track record of developing and leading a team in an operations or similar environment
• Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving in a production or industrial setting
• Knowledge of job hazard analysis and safety compliance practices
• Proficiency with computer tools including Microsoft Office and email
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and train others

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors year-round, including in environments that may be dusty or noisy
• This role requires navigating the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and working at heights
• This role requires the ability to lift and transport materials and equipment, with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• This role involves prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, walking, and reaching

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- Dustin Snack  ​
Recruiter- Rebecca Klump 
 

City

Tuscola

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 exp