Production Lead - Kansas City, KS

Job DescriptionProduction Lead - Kansas City, KSJob Summary: Provides production and on the job work direction to production employees performing a variety of production processes.Job Responsibilities:Directs the operation of the plant facility within established quality, housekeeping, safety and environmental guidelines set by the company.Coordinates daily operations performed by hourly production employees to insure that work is performed safely and efficiently while meeting expected environmental quality, housekeeping and quantity levels established by the company.Makes work assignments to all shift personnel that most effectively utilizes their experience, training and ability.Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.Maintains an attitude that accidents are preventable.Provides employees with resources, in good working order, to safely do a job and provides necessary training needed to properly operate or wear personal protective equipment.Makes recommendations for improvements to company safety and environmental programs, quality and good manufacturing practices and production and material handling procedures.Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental purity.Communicates concern for environment, health, safety and product quality to all employees.Listens to and responds to employee suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping.Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department.Keeps plant management informed of all matters affecting the morale and safety of employees.Encourages employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind. Does so by leading-by-example.Identifies training needs and discusses needs with Area Superintendent and develops a training plan.Works with employees to develop a high level of job proficiency.May perform production duties temporarily in the event of an emergency or employee absence.Evaluates employee performance, providing regular feedback.Attends and participates in operation area meetings, safety meeting and supervisor's meeting.Analyzes safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Analysis within 24 hours of incident and making suggestions for betterment.Maintains discipline within the shift and discusses the need for disciplinary action with the plant Human Resource Manager and Area and Shift Superintendents.Conducts GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections.Evaluates management programs.Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.Education & Training:All ADM Safety TrainingPrevious Process experienceExperience:Excellent safety record and awarenessGood work record with our companyPrevious plant experienceRequired Skills:Ability to work on multiple tasksAbility to team buildAbility to trainGood organizational skillsWillingness to assume and learn new responsibilitiesExcellent communication skillsDemonstrated troubleshooting skillsAccurate record keeping skillsADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:105633BR#IncludingYouDiversity, 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