Job Description
Plant Manager - Memphis, TN
The Plant Manager is the site leader responsible for the safety, regulatory compliance, operation, colleague development and leadership, and performance of the ADM Southern Cotton Oil processing plant in Memphis TN. This position leads a team of colleagues in supervisory and operational roles. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading directly and through others by providing motivation, communication, training, coaching and discipline as needed within division guidelines for all colleagues in their area. It is critical for the site's success that the Plant Manager can successfully collaborate with peers at other ADM locations 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 Duties
As the site leader, the Plant Manager is responsible for playing an active role in coaching others in programs including human safety, environmental standards, quality, 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 priority
  • Ensures the team works safe and the department maintains compliance of all health and safety regulations
  • Ensures the operation of the site is carried out with all regulatory permits, laws & regulations, and best practices
  • Aligns site goals with divisional goals and communicates the direction and priorities to the site.
  • Works to understand operations and coordinates operation of the plant to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety, housekeeping & quality guidelines set by the company
  • Demonstrates 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.
  • Ultimate responsibility for overall site performance.
• 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.
  • Actively participates in the daily production meetings and ensures that deviations from KPIs and incidents are driven to Root Cause
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving safety, processes, and efficiency of the plant by delivering the site 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 procedures
  • Performs Colleague Performance Reviews and meets with Colleagues on a regular basis to review goals and individual development plans
  • Collaborates with HR to manage performance of site leadership
  • Takes on additional roles and responsibilities to continually develop self-and/or other teams

Job Requirements:

• Hands on and consistent physical plant presence as needed.
• Establish a deep technical understanding of operations.
• Prior experience leading / supervising people.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) and 10 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.
• Effective cost management
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products
• Applicant 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: pulp and paper or cotton oilseed processing.

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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About ADM:
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.
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.