Plant Manager - Dawson, GA

3370952No5998548410.00.003-Jun-2026Plant Manager - Dawson, GAOperations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Plant Manager - Crush & Refinery - Dawson, GA

Exempt-Level

Reports to Director Operations

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is the site leader responsible for the safety, regulatory compliance, operation, colleague development and leadership, and performance of the Golden Peanut Crush & Refinery site located in Dawson, GA This position leads a team of colleagues in supervisory and operational roles. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading directly and through others by providing motivation, communication, training, coaching and discipline as needed within division guidelines for all colleagues in their area. It is critical for the site''s success that the Plant Manager can successfully collaborate with peers at other Golden Peanut/ADM locations and beyond to deliver safe results.

The site operates 24/7/365, and this position has accountability to support the site across all shifts.

Job Duties

As the site leader, the Plant Manager is responsible for playing an active role in coaching others in programs including human safety, environmental standards, quality, and Performance Excellence.

• Leads the Operation of the Plant to maintain personnel and process safety:

• Maintains an environment in which personal safety is the top priority

• Ensures the team works safe and the department maintains compliance of all health and safety regulations

• Ensures the operation of the site is carried out with all regulatory permits, laws & regulations, and best practices

• Aligns site goals with divisional goals and communicates the direction and priorities to the site.

• Works to understand operations and coordinates operation of the plant to ensure adherence to established product, environmental, safety, housekeeping & quality guidelines set by the company

• Demonstrates ADM Core Values in decision making and actions.

• Collaborates with work groups across the organization to develop a strategic vision for the department that is put into action through the department deployment plan.

• Ultimate responsibility for overall site performance.

• Models the way of the Performance Excellence journey:

• Leads and coaches the team to leverage continuous improvement tools to achieve department and plant KPI''s.

• Actively participates in the daily production meetings and ensures that deviations from KPIs and incidents are driven to Root Cause

• Demonstrate commitment to improving safety, processes, and efficiency of the plant by delivering the site deployment plan in both 'what' (metrics) and 'how' (means).

• Work in collaboration with Centers of Excellence to improve technology and reliability of the operations.

• Is an Effective Communicator:

• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both face to face and written communication.

• Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and procedures

• Performs Colleague Performance Reviews and meets with Colleagues on a regular basis to review goals and individual development plans

• Collaborates with HR to manage performance of site leadership

• Takes on additional roles and responsibilities to continually develop self-and/or other teams

Job Requirements

• Hands on and consistent physical plant presence as needed.
• Establish a deep technical understanding of operations.
• Prior experience leading / supervising people.
• Bachelor''s degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) and 10 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.
• Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.
• The ability to provide motivation to direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cost management
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products
• Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and outside including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks, and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time. The job also requires some lifting, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.
• Applicants must be willing to work whenever the plant requires it, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Experience that would be beneficial, but not required: pulp and paper or cotton oilseed processing.

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.

REF:109802BR109802BRDawson GA - Georgia #LI-JJ2 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.#LI-Onsite #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 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:

$120,800.00 - $221,500.00The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan