Extraction Superintendent - Deerfield, MO

Extraction Superintendent - Deerfield, MO
This is a full-time, exempt position. 

Position Summary: 
The Extraction Superintendent coordinates and oversees day-to-day activities of the Deerfield, MO soybean crush plant. This position is responsible for the safe, successful and progressive operational activities, maintaining compliance with company policies, government regulations and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, FDA, USDA, FRA, HACCP, etc.). The Extraction Superintendent is also responsible for ensuring quality specs and standards meet commercial demand as well as driving continuous process improvement and employee development.  

• →Responsible for safe and efficient operations in all areas in compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements and guaranteeing quality and standards of the products meet the expectations of our customers and our operations.
• →Respond to plant, process, personnel, product, and environmental emergencies.
• →Ensure successful day-to-day operation of the Processing facility, in areas of safety, environmental, quality, and production.
• →Work closely with the Plant Manager to carry out plant specific goals and objectives. Plan strategically for both short- and long-term goals.
• →Coordinate and assist the Loadout and Biodiesel Superintendents with their respective operations as needed.
• →Involvement with the management of policies and procedures that ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, food safety, sanitation, quality policies, and procedures.
• →Assist in troubleshooting production problems, optimizing yields, productivity, and controlling costs.
• →Provide leadership for colleague development as well as establishing and achieving plant goals.
• →Plan and execute a strategically plan on maintain and improve operation on short, medium and long term.
• →Ensure production numbers records and inventories are accrued and consequence production yields.
• →Control plant costs and process efficiencies improvements.
• →Ensure planning of maintenance and capital activities and able to adjust operations to support these activities. 
• →Committed to developing structured and sustainable systems using Continuous Improvement and Ability to Execute principles and procedures to actively promote, lead, support and fully participate in the Performance Excellence process.
• →Work effectively with the EHS Managers, Centers of Excellence, and Commercial teams as well as other members of management internal and external to the facility.
• →Maintain a high degree of availability and responsibility to a 24/7 operation.

Job Requirements:

• →Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related discipline, is preferred (or equivalent experience).
• →Minimum of 2 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing industry (food, feed or chemicals mfg.) is required.
• →Minimum of 2 years of production and supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• →Demonstrated strong commitment and experience leading plant health and safety programs as well as quality and food safety programs.
• →Demonstrated ability managing in a food processing facility, employing GMP and HACCP methodologies.
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• →Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
  • →Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict, motivating, instructing, and training personnel in a fair, honest, and direct way.
• →Technical competence in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems.
• →Ability to achieve and track excellence using performance-driven metrics.
• →Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, Pi, and Maximo.
• →Ability to effectively manage time and multiple ongoing tasks/priorities to achieve optimal results.
• →Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, meet deadlines, and proactively drive continuous improvements to meet the goals and high expectations of leadership and direct reports.

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 individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Benefits and Perks

Enriching 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.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, 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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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.