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Lead Operator - Erlanger, KY

ADM
Erlanger, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Erlanger
KY - Kentucky
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Lead Operator - Erlanger, KY

Position Summary:
Support Production Supervisor to meet shift expectations. Responsible for coordination of all manufacturing activities required to meet company manufacturing, customer service, financial and safety objectives.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Learn, lead, teach, train, and drive all functions in Production departments (Spray Dry, Dry Blends, Weigh-Ups, Liquids, Dairy, Glass, and MID)
  • Learn, lead, teach, train and drive all Continuous Improvement & Performance Excellence processes to achieve targets and goals
  • Drive all company initiatives regarding safety, performance, cost savings, continuous improvement & colleague development
  • Work with support departments, teams, and individuals to identify, create, and implement actions required to drive needed improvements
  • Ensure food safety by maintaining GMPs, HACCP documentation, record keeping, formula adherence, master sanitation, and equipment ula parameter monitoring
  • Provides managerial, technical and training leadership and support for all manufacturing units.
  • Ensures all shift activities are conducted under company safety, quality and regulatory (USDA, Kosher, etc) guidelines.
  • Promotes safety, sanitation and organization on a daily basis.
  • Fully understands the operation and flow of all processes and equipment in all departments including the AS400.
  • Prioritizes and schedules all shift activities and resources to meet the daily production schedule and ensures the best possible customer service and productivity.
  • Provides daily follow up, for all manufacturing units, on all orders scheduled for shipment.
  • Schedules and ensures training for all Operators as necessary.
  • Enhances the overall Operations department’s commitment to Inventory Record Accuracy.
  • Investigates root causes and sets corrective action plans for all quality, yield and other departmental deviations.
  • Ensures ISO 9001 and HACCP procedures are followed by all reports.
  • Communicates, fosters and expands continuous improvement and teamwork initiatives throughout the Operations group.
  • Communicates all shift manufacturing, quality, safety and personnel concerns on deviations to Department Team Leaders or Operations Director
Job Requirements:
  • Knowledgeable in scheduling, flow of raw materials and intermediates
  • Full knowledge of AS400 unsupervised (picking, pack-out, closeout), full working knowledge of all manufacturing menus/options
  • Ability to receive and give constructive feedback
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to enforce company and corporate policies
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:103227BR

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 for this position is expected to be:

$23.00

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.

Req/Job ID

103227BR

Ref ID

#LI-DNI

Salary : $23

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