Plant Superintendent - Arbuckle, CA

Arbuckle

CA - California

Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Plant Superintendent - Arbuckle, CA
This is a salaried, exempt level position.

Description:
The Plant Superintendent will oversee all daily operations at ADM’s Rice Mill in Arbuckle, CA. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and progressive plant activities. The Superintendent will maintain a clean and compliant workplace that meets company policies and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and HARPC. They will also train and supervise both salaried and hourly employees, supporting operational excellence and facility upkeep.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful day-to-day operations of the Rice Mill in the areas of safety, quality, and production
• Interview, hire, and train production staff as needed
• Implement standard operating procedures to consistently achieve optimum efficiency
• Direct progressive activities for the plant
• Report directly to the Plant Manager
• Supervise the performance of department supervisors and staff
• Assist in managing production processes to meet quality specifications and production schedules
• Help troubleshoot production issues, optimize yields and productivity, and control costs
• Provide leadership for colleague development and support the achievement of plant goals
• Assist with all third-party audits
• Work with the Commercial team to develop the milling schedule and meet contract deadlines and cutoffs
• Help implement LCS and other safety programs across the facility

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of production and supervisory experience, preferably within rice or milling
• Proven leadership in plant health and safety programs
• Experience managing a food processing facility using GMP and HARPC standards

Skill Qualifications:

• Proficient in computer systems and software
• Technical knowledge in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle conflict, motivate, instruct, and train staff fairly and directly
• Ability to use performance metrics to drive results
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Independent problem-solving ability
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance standards

Conditions:

• Must be able to climb stairs, stand and sit for extended periods, work in confined spaces and at heights, bend, kneel, and lift at least 50 lbs
• Prompt and reliable attendance is required

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:

$70,400.00 - $131,600.00

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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