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Department Superintendent - Southport, NC

ADM
Southport, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Southport
NC - North Carolina
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Department Superintendent - Southport, NC

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for coordinating the effective operation of the department at the facility. This includes the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of employees in these areas; specifically, vacation time scheduling, supervising performance, and ensuring colleague capabilities meets the needs of the operation. This position has a key role in helping make sure all safety and quality procedures are followed in the department. This position is responsible for leading the department’s operation through the use of the Performance Excellence methodology.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Promotes to employees working safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind.
  • Leads by example with a positive outlook.
  • Coordinates operation of the production area to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety and quality guidelines set by the company.
  • Interacts directly with department colleagues to produce desired operational results and employee development.
  • Communicating concerns for safety, environmental, health, and product quality to employees.
  • Listening and responding to employee suggestions and concerns.
  • Keeping plant management informed of all matters affecting the operation of the production area, morale and safety of employees.
  • Interacting with peers and Shift Superintendents in other production areas to provide operational stability.
  • Conducting safety and quality training meetings.
  • Continually fine-tuning and optimizing the process, to improve efficiency and safety in the production area.
  • Facilitates troubleshooting efforts and addresses production limiting factors.
  • Serves as a primary contact for operational, production and maintenance planning, giving guidance as to the priorities.
  • Available as a departmental on-call resource for resolution of any production and/or quality issues that may arise during the evening and/or weekend.
  • Supports Quality and the Food Safety Management System and possibly as member of the Food Safety Team.
  • Is the primary point of contact for the Facility Environmental department and partners with them to ensure environmental compliance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 10 yrs. of related production supervision, in a production leadership role.
  • Demonstrated commitment and leadership in plant safety programs.
  • Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
  • Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
  • Technical competence in process mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations and utility systems.
  • Ability to achieve and track excellence using performance-driven metrics.
  • Proficient computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Ability to effectively manage time for optimal results.
  • The physical requirements of the position require the ability to climb stairs, periods of standing and setting, working in confined spaces, from heights, bending, kneeling, and the ability to lift 50lbs.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,800.00 - $173,500.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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.

#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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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.

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103349BR

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Salary : $92,800 - $173,500

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