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Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Decatur, IL

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archer daniels midlandDecatur (IL)
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersWet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing

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Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Decatur, ILContinuous Improvement Supervisor – Corn Plant – Decatur, ILThis is a full-time, exempt level position.
Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for driving and improving training execution, understanding department losses, developing and executing actions related to losses, and driving process improvement projects within the Alcohol Department.
Job Responsibilities: Training Progress & Accountability
Key responsibilities include:
  • Ensure that trainees are staying on track through their training timeline by auditing their progress and checking in with them frequently
  • Developing new training materials or updating existing training materials based on training and knowledge gaps
  • Conduct 1:1 coaching sessions with trainees focused on topics missed during qualification steps
  • Facilitate assessments and remediation plans for colleagues in training.
  • Thoroughly execute qualification walk-throughs with each trainee prior to qualification.
  • Send bi-weekly trainee progress reports with information including: Qualification timeline status, test status and performance, element tree progress, required sign-off completion, and identification of trainees who are on track, behind, or requiring additional support.
  • Communicate clearly with leaders, trainers, operators, and stakeholders regarding training status, risks, gaps, and action plans
  • Deliver learning content for classroom and field training as well as develop others to do the same.
  • Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement:
Key responsibilities include:
  • Review department health and previous-day losses daily.
  • Update, analyze, and understand departmental losses using 0-loss, OEE and TEEP fundamentals
  • Develop and present OEE/TEEP analyses for daily and monthly departmental review and response
  • Assist the department with Alcohol Deployment Plan monthly by engaging with deployment owners to understand current status, identifying deployments that are on track, ahead, or behind schedule, confirming upcoming priorities, and capturing new deployment work not yet reflected in the plan.
  • Lead various continuous improvement projects throughout the department
  • Assist the department in Structured Management System ownership through KPI tracking and updating, Standard of Work rollouts and auditing, and driving departmental review and response
  • Other Departmental Support
  • 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
  • Understand their role in process and operations safety, is actively engaged in the plant's safety culture and improvements, and thoroughly understands Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
  • Supports the department as a backup operations champion
  • Fill in as needed for department on-call and/or coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
  • Assist with developing coverage schedule for hourly colleagues
  • 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
  • Strong root cause analysis experience
  • Experience with Value Stream Mapping and working to find efficiencies in process.
  • Strong Performance Excellence background and experience
  • Strong TPS and PSM background
  • 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 think you meet every requirement listed? 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. 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.#Including YouDiversity, 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 ADMAt 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.

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