Plant Superintendent - Harvard, IL
ADM · Harvard, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at ADM (food & beverage) in Harvard, IL. BA/BS in feed science manufacturing, engineering or a related field of study is preferred – MBA is a plus.
- Tools it names
- OEE, Supplier quality
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How this role compares
Against 58 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$101k, from 27 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 92%
- Lean 37%
- SAP 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, Supplier quality, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ADM
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Position Summary
The Plant Superintendent in Harvard, IL, is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the all departments at the facility. Focus areas include: Compliance to all SQE laws and regulations, assessing plant resource priorities, management of operational equipment effectiveness (OEE), and colleague adherence to policies and procedures. This individual will work closely with the Plant Manager and other department supervisors to execute both short-term and long-term performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Active, hands-on involvement and daily presence within the facility handling production, bagging, warehouse and delivery issues. Ensures colleagues are completing assignments as required and they have the necessary tools and supplies to complete their tasks.
- ◆Support Readiness (Performance Excellence & A2E) and execute both short-term and long-term priorities with a sense of urgency through decision making, delegating and collaboration.
- ◆Act as a mentor and coach to the colleagues and spend a significant amount of time mentoring, providing support and auditing practices and policies.
- ◆Display a commitment to developing colleagues through conducting regular performance and development touch bases.
- ◆Build a culture of collaboration, trust and early escalation of issues and concerns.
- ◆Assist in budget management for facility
Job
Qualifications
- ✓Exhibit technical competence in data analysis, processing equipment, instrumentation & controls, and utility systems.
- ✓Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, deploy excellent organizational skills and provide conflict resolution.
- ✓Demonstrated career of success in applicable leadership positions, continuous improvement and experience with a variety of industry best practice, concepts and procedures.
- ✓Must demonstrate a personal growth mindset with the capability and willingness to achieve continuous personal development.
- ✓BA/BS in feed science manufacturing, engineering or a related field of study is preferred – MBA is a plus.
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Plant Superintendent – Harvard, IL
This is an exempt level position