Regional RCM Manager

Job Description

Regional RCM Manager – RCM NA Oilseeds  

Job Description
The Regional RCM Manager will lead reliability initiatives across multiple sites within the NA Oilseeds region, driving strategic improvements in equipment reliability, asset performance, and maintenance practices. This role will oversee the implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs, mentor site-level RCM Leads, and ensure alignment with corporate reliability goals. The manager will play a key role in capital project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for reliability programs across multiple facilities in the region.
• Partner with Maintenance Managers, Engineering, and Operations to develop and execute regional reliability strategies.
• Lead regional analysis of equipment failures, bad actors, and chronic issues using advanced failure analysis and zero-loss methodologies.
• Drive standardization and best practices in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead strategies to enhance predictive maintenance capabilities across sites, leveraging technology, data analytics, and condition-based monitoring tools.
• Support capital projects by ensuring reliability and maintainability are embedded in equipment design and commissioning.
• Guide and coach site teams in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Reliability Engineering principles, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on regional reliability KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate training and development programs to build reliability competencies across the region.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, OSHA).
• Collaborate with corporate and regional stakeholders to align reliability efforts with business objectives.
• Travel to sites across the U.S. and Canada as needed to support initiatives and provide hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in reliability or maintenance management across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to reliability improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in CMMS and reliability tools (e.g., vibration, infrared, ultrasonic, motor circuit analysis).
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards including GMP, FDA, and OSHA.
• CMRP certification is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Electrical) or related field.
• 7 or more years of experience in reliability or maintenance engineering within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in oilseeds processing, food production, or chemical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading regional or multi-site reliability initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel to ADM Oilseeds sites in the US and Canada (up to 40% travel required).

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-  Wesley Reis  ​
Recruiter-  Carol Jones

 

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,