Plant Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States Archer Daniels Midland Company Full time

Job Summary:

The Topeka Plant Manager will oversee daily operations and long-term strategies for safety, quality assurance, environmental compliance, production, yield, cost management, and colleague development at the animal nutrition location.

This role involves leading a team of approximately 50 salaried and hourly employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement safety engagement initiatives
  • Coach and motivate colleagues through diversity and inclusion, leadership capabilities, and performance excellence
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence: EHS, quality/food safety, performance management, utilities, maintenance, technology, CAPEX, human resources, and process optimization
  • Direct the operation of the plant, including safety and environmental compliance, manufacturing quality products, production, cost optimization, yield, and sustainability
  • Oversee performance development for all salaried colleagues at the facility
  • Maintain positive community relationships

Requirements:

  • Ability to implement change when necessary
  • Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and feedback
  • Results-driven to support achieving division goals
  • Experience in Performance Excellence is preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and readiness
  • Ability to provide motivation to direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel
  • Use Performance Excellence and A2E to drive improvement and collaboration
  • BA/BS in feed science manufacturing, engineering, or a related field of study is preferred; MBA is a plus
  • 5+ years of production management experience

At Archer Daniels Midland Company, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving nutritional challenges. 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.

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, 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.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including physical wellness, financial wellness, and mental and social wellness. Additional benefits include paid time off, adoption assistance, paid maternity and parental leave, tuition assistance, company-sponsored training and development resources, and more.



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