Performance Excellence and Learning Leader - Quincy, IL

Performance Excellence and Learning Leader - Quincy, IL

Position Summary:
The Performance Excellence & Learning Leader is the site resource and coach for implementing PE & Learning practices across the operation.  The PE & Learning Leader is responsible to work with in partnership with the site leadership team to understand current state, envision future state and create a plan move the organization forward. 
The role may lead & facilitate some training sessions, as well as to grow other team members to grow in their ability to train and lead sessions themselves.  The PE & Learning Leader is the point of contact for ADM’s central PE & Learning teams and to implement Training & Continuous Improvement standards and best practices from ADM and industry.
The PE & Learning Leader supports the site’s SMS processes, including various Review & Respond sessions and Deployment plans.  The PE & Learning Leader owns the creation and execution of the site PE and Training & Development Deployment plan to support the Site’s X-Matrix / Big Rocks.

Job Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a premier training program to provide a highly effective, robust, motivated, and safe workforce passionate about continuous improvement by:

• Provide coaching on problem solving using data and analytics
• Assist departments with root cause analysis, systematic problem solving and the implementation of sustainable countermeasures
• Perform education for location teams
• Train & influence teams to utilize tools and methodologies aligned to PE
• In the course of work, identify gaps and provide solutions.
• Responsible for the Site’s new hire training program.
• Establish relationships and collaborate with OJT (on the job training) mentors, subject matter experts, procedure reviewers, training reviewers, engineers, managers/supervisors, and EHS staff to support the site’s training activities.
• Maintain, update and audit all training documents and procedures as required by changes, MOCs, and periodic reviews.
• Enhance skills to include adult learning methodologies and deliver one on one coaching and instruction, in the field training, casual small group training, and formal stand up instruction.
• Collaborate with the  Performance Excellence Team to develop, implement, document, and measure the efficiency of training.
• Mentor and develop site team to establish an inspiring & high performance culture.
• Other management support functions as determined by Complex Manager to assist in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Job Requirements:

• Manufacturing background either as a plant supervisor or extensive experience
• Systematic problem solving skills related to manufacturing performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate to team members of all levels, in both written and verbal format.
• A strong foundation and demonstrated use of Performance Excellence.
• Demonstrated belief in growth mindset and the individual’s ability to learn and develop with appropriate training, desire & effort.
• The ability to lead and motivate others.
• The ability to assess training needs, translate job requirements into training requirements, and organize instructional material both during development and in presentations.
• Proficiency in active listening, clear communication, training, coaching, and developing.
• Networking skills to help get all others to support Performance Excellence and training programs, including the ability to encourage and improve the level of engagement within their team.
• Presentation skills suitable to all types of training (one-on-one coaching, in-the-field training, casual small group training, and formal stand-up instruction). A self-driven work ethic that is a positive role model for trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.