Lead Supervisor-Crush Plant - Mankato, MN

Mankato

MN - Minnesota

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Lead Supervisor-Crush Plant - Mankato, MN

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Supervisor to lead our Crush Plant team. The Lead Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of the team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and driving operational efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training and Development:
• Conduct hands-on training for new team members
• Create and update skill set matrices and training progress
• Conduct safety training for new hires
• Coordinate and track training sessions with L&D coordinator
• Develop and implement effective training programs

Operations and Coordination:

• Oversee bean receiving and meal load out operations
• Standardize and optimize schedules and work processes
• Coordinate with commercial team, material handling/rail team, and other departments
• Ensure efficient rail loading and meal dumping processes
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve high-quality performance and minimize downtime

Safety and Compliance:

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections
• Identify and implement measures to mitigate near misses and prevent accidents
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Participate in near miss safety team investigations

Scheduling and Logistics:

• Assist in employee scheduling and workflow optimization
• Coordinate with WPO/DEC teams to facilitate movement within the refinery areas
• Back up the superintendent on processing supplies (chemicals)

Performance Excellence:

• Participate in the steering committee and CCD team
• Collaborate with the CCD PE team to provide training documents and track progress
• Assist with standardizing and maintaining operator skills and abilities
• Train and support new shift supervisors and step-up supervisors

Reporting and Documentation:

• Enter data into Sphera and track progress
• Participate in end-of-month inventory and review reports
• Ensure completion and filing of monthly inspections

Leadership and Support:

• Lead by example and demonstrate leadership skills
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Back up the plant superintendent as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a crushing plant or related industry
• Proven leadership skills and experience in training and developing teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Familiarity with Sphera and other relevant systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to navigate the plant and equipment safely

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:

$58,100.00 - $108,000.00

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.

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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 Inclusion | ADM.

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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