Operations Lead Person - Quincy, IL
Job Summary
The Operations Lead Person is an hourly position and is responsible for the safe operation of their shift team. Responsible for overseeing training and job performance of Operators to ensure high quality and efficient operations while demonstrating a positive and inclusive culture at the Animal Nutrition facility. The hours for 2nd shift are 230p – 11p. Weekends and OT based on business needs. Work hours are subject to change to meet business needs.
Facility Expectation

• Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Ensure product quality expectations are met.
• Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.
• Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.
• Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance.
• Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.
• Required to work overtime as specified by management.
• Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.

Work Duties

• Meet or exceed KPI goals as set forth by management.
• Coordinate operations colleagues to complete all necessary tasks for the shift.
• Leads shift exchange review and response meetings to communicate warehouse key process indicator performance.
• Responsible for participating and managing record keeping, safety, quality, and production related activities
• Ensure production schedule is followed daily, meeting production and quality goals.
• Work with Production Supervisors to resolve production issues.
• Ensure coverage for employees who are out on vacation, illness, or other reasons.
• Review daily production logs.
• Maintains compliance of housekeeping/master sanitation schedule
• Work in the most effective, efficient and safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience is preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by ADM’s Code of Conduct
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
• Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere.
• Handles other duties as required.