Plant Superintendent - Memphis, TN - Memphis Tennessee

Company: ADM
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Posted On: 04/20/2024

Job Description Plant Superintendent - Memphis, TNThis is a full-time, exempt position.Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Plant Superintendent is the leader responsible for the safety, regulatory compliance, operation, colleague development and leadership, and performance of the Memphis Cottonseed Plant.
This position leads a team of about 125 full-time colleagues in supervisor and operator roles.
The Superintendent is responsible for leading directly and through others by providing motivation, communication, training, coaching and discipline as needed within site guidelines for all colleagues in their area.
It is critical for the site's success that the Plant Superintendent can successfully collaborate with peers on site and beyond to deliver safe results.The site operates 24/7/365, and this position has accountability to support the site across all shifts.Job DutiesAs a member of the Site Leadership team, the Plant Superintendent is responsible for playing an active role in coaching others in programs including human safety, feed & food safety, quality, environmental standards, and Performance Excellence.
Leads the Operation of the Plant to maintain personnel and process safety:Maintains an environment in which personal safety is the top priorityEnsures the team works safe and the department maintains compliance of all health and safety regulationsEnsures the operation of the site is carried out with all regulatory permits, laws & regulations, and best practicesAligns department goals with complex goals and communicates the direction and priorities to the department leveraging a structured management system.Coordinates operation of the plant to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety, housekeeping & quality guidelines set by the companyDemonstrates ADM Core Values in decision making and actions.Collaborates with work groups across the organization to develop a strategic vision for the department that is put into action through the department deployment plan.Supports Quality and the Food Safety Management Systems, may be a member of the Food Safety TeamActs as a key stakeholder to the plant leadership team.Models the way of the Performance Excellence Journey:Leads and coaches the team to leverage continuous improvement tools to achieve department and plant KPI's.Conducts Production Meetings and works closely with the Plant Manager and steering team to adjust and adapt and to escalate situations that ariseEnsures that deviations from KPIs and incidents are driven to Root Cause elimination by teamDemonstrate commitment to improving safety, processes, and efficiency of the plant by delivering the department deployment plan in both 'what' (metrics) and 'how' (means).Work in collaboration with Centers of Excellence to improve technology and reliability of the operations.Is an Effective Communicator:Demonstrate effective communication skills in both face to face and written communication.Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and proceduresPerforms Colleague Performance Reviews and meets with Colleagues on a regular basis to review goals and individual development plansCollaborates with HR to manage performance of department ColleaguesTakes on additional roles and responsibilities to continually develop self-and/or other teamsPrior experience leading / supervising people.Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) and 7 years of supervisory experience preferred.Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.The ability to provide motivation to direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel.Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.Computer skills and capability with Microsoft ProductsApplicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and outside including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks, and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time. The job also requires some lifting, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.Applicants must be willing to work whenever the plant requires it, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays.Experience that would be beneficial, but not required: experience in extraction, grain handling at scale, oilseed processing, cottonseed processing, or manufacturingExcited 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. 'AJCIND'REF:82613BR More...

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