Job Description
Plant Manager - Des Moines, IA
Full Time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Territory Operations Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Plant Manager will drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes and will oversee all daily operations of the plant including Environmental, Health and Safety, Human Resource management, Production operations, and Engineering, Maintenance, Warehousing and Supply Chain functions. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity on behalf of ADM Animal Nutrition.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead a plant culture focused on human and food safety; prioritizing safety and quality over output
• Collaborate with health/safety managers to develop, implement and sustain safety policies for site operations
• Commit to and develop an engaged safety culture for all colleagues
• Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations
• Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with all colleagues and recruit, manage and develop operations staff
• Collect and analyze data to find opportunities for improvement
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Active, hands-on involvement and daily presence within the facility
• Support all colleagues, managers and supervisors, to ensure job and safety training programs are being completed
• Ensure that the facility is compliant with the law, regulatory requirements, and Company programs to support our Quality Assurance and Food Safety plans
• Respond to and follow up on Customer complaints, while working alongside Commercial leadership to resolve issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of supervisory experience with a proven ability to evaluate and reach reasonable conclusions
• Demonstrated leadership and strong problem solving skills
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and priorities, work independently and objectively, and success interacting with individuals and groups
• History of support of cross functional teams to best meet the needs of the Company, region and plant.
• Concern for product and process Quality and Support of Food Safety plans
• Demonstrated ability to present material with energy and enthusiasm to motivate and influence people
• Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• History of working safely and a reputation for promoting and getting involved in safety improvement efforts
• Related Industry Knowledge

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. 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. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. 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 InclusionADM.
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.