Regional Operations Manager

Job Description

Regional Operations Manager - Quincy, IL
This is an exempt level position.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position will provide leadership to plant management staff, assessing plant operations, overseeing capital expenditures and ensuring proper implementation of Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production programs at assigned North America Animal Nutrition facilities in the Midwestern US and Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct operational needs of the business and manage facilities in a manner consistent with good business practices of the Company.
• Provide leadership to location personnel on all Corporate-required programs and policies, including Safety, Environmental, Quality and Production.
• Be a safety champion by promoting safe behavior, implementing safety programs and oversight of safety training requirements.
• Work closely with Corporate Quality to support and implement continuous improvements in food safety/sanitation/quality programs to ensure the facilities are in compliance with legal, regulatory standards and company policies, 
• Work with facility managers to develop annual operation plans to drive productivity and efficiency improvements, automation, quality advancements and employee development.
• Ensure all facilities are operating at best capacity and all equipment and inventory assets are maintained appropriately.
• Coordinate and execute capital expenditures and ensure projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Ensure facilities are managing all production-related expenses responsibly (payroll/overtime, headcount, inventory, equipment repairs, maintenance, and supplies).
• Responsible for providing leadership to management staff, including hiring, training and coaching of personnel
• Responsible for identifying and executing cost management initiatives.
• Develop and support employees to achieve personal, regional and corporate goals.
• Engage and align with Center of Excellence to optimize growth and asset reliability.
• Partner with commercial teams to ensure optimal business needs in designated locations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree (or equivalent applicable work experience)
• 10+ years of experience in Agriculture manufacturing in a continuous manufacturing environment for feed/food production is required. Experience with multiple plant responsibility is a strong plus.
• Experience managing operating and expense capital budgeting, asset realization, and plant project management is preferred.
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic PC skills.
• Strong leadership and verbal/written communications skills.
• Demonstratable history of working safely, with hands-on involvement promoting and driving employee engagement and improvements in safety culture and performance.
• Proven experience working successfully in a fast paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks, be decisive and results-oriented in the interest of maximizing performance and profit potential.
• Must have a proven record of building relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel 25%-40% to spend time at assigned operations facilities

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- Dylan Ramseyer   ​
Recruiter- Carol Jones

 

City

Quincy

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, includ