82348BRJob Title:Continuous Improvement Supervisor – Decatur, ILDepartment/Function:Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, UtilitiesJob Description:Continuous Improvement Supervisor – West Plant- Decatur, ILThis is an exempt level position.Job Summary:The Continuous Improvement Supervisor has influence on the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the West Plant facility. 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 West Complex 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 facility.
Develop pillar champions for all pillar teams
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
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 a backup operations champion
Audit the process daily for accountability with PE activities and have discussions with operators and supervisors
Track the daily/weekly/monthly PE metrics and assessments
Fill in as needed for department coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
Develop and implement high-priority issue mitigation plans.
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.
Follows and incorporates all safety, quality and site rules while performing work and crafting training processes
Read and utilize plant documentation including Process Manuals, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Permits, etc.
Conduct training needs analyses
Support the design and development of training materials and assessments along with learning/certification plans.
Deliver learning content for classroom and field training as well as develop others to do the same.
Facilitate written and performance assessments as well as vital remediation plans.
Provide effective feedback and mentoring
Develop and support a system for maintaining training records and data.
Analyze surveys, assessments, field audits and key performance impacts to determine training efficiency.
Job Experience/Skills:
Three or more years of experience in an ADM operating facility preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative ways to resolve complex problems
Strong root cause analysis experience
Experience with Value Stream Mapping and working to find efficiencies in process.
Strong TPM background
Willingness to learn and develop Pi Process-book pages
Demonstrated strength with trouble-shooting activities
Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and PiVision
Education/Training:
Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
Working Conditions:
Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment & various chemical 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
Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.'AJC IND'REF:82348BRCity:DecaturState:IL - IllinoisRef ID:#LI-CJ1About ADM::ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.:#LI-Onsitet:#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/):Benefits and PerksEnriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
