Assistant Superintendent - Mt Vernon, IN

Archer Daniels Midland Co

Mt Vernon, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,900–$131,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Animal Nutrition, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Documentation, Electricity, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hazard Analysis, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Nutrition, OSHA, Operational Support, Operations, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Safety, Production Costing, Production Systems, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mt Vernon, IN
POSTED
30 days ago

3367460No5998548410.00.014-May-2026Assistant Superintendent - Mt Vernon, INSales, Customer Service & Origination Assistant Superintendent Mt. Vernon, IN

This is an exempt, salaried-level position.

About the Role

As an Assistant Superintendent on our team, you will support the Superintendent in leading all day-to-day activities of our grain elevator. This includes overseeing loading and unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of goods. You will help maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.), while training and leading hourly and salaried employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance.

What You''ll Do

  • Execute plans according to the work schedule, prioritize shift work, and assign resources to effectively utilize each team member''s experience, training, and abilities
  • Champion the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, demonstrating safety leadership through active participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries
  • Oversee daily plant operations, including safety and environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
  • Identify environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and take prompt action to eliminate risks that could affect employee safety, product quality, or environmental standards
  • Address employee concerns and maintain open communication and positive morale across your shift and department
  • Work alongside employees to develop high levels of job proficiency, analyzing maintenance performance and driving efficiency improvements
  • Provide positive reinforcement when employees demonstrate strong results and safe performance
  • Maintain department discipline and document unusual or unacceptable behaviors
  • Actively engage in the development and training of hourly team members
  • Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds
  • Collaborate with facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness
  • Stay current with emerging industry regulations and codes relevant to systems design and operation
  • Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in all daily activities
  • Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime
  • Maintain documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities

What You Bring

  • A high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor''s degree in a relevant field preferred
  • A demonstrated track record of developing and leading a team, preferably in the grain or agriculture industry
  • Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an operations or manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge applicable to production systems and equipment
  • Experience with Job Hazard Analysis and safety compliance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business communication tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and train others

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves working in an industrial facility, both indoors and outdoors year-round, at times in environments that may be dusty or noisy. With or without reasonable accommodation, you will need to:

  • Move throughout the facility, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
  • Work in confined spaces and at heights when required
  • Lift up to 50 pounds as part of normal job duties and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator
  • Support operations across different shifts as business needs require

Excited about this role but dont meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they dont check every box. 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.

REF:108960BR108960BRMt Vernon IN - Indiana #LI-KR1 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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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.#LI-Onsite #IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADMs 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 lawBenefits 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.

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:

$72,900.00 - $131,800.00The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

About the Company

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Archer Daniels Midland Co