Assistant Superintendent - New Haven, IN

This is a salaried, exempt-level role<br><br><strong>Position Summary<br><br></strong>The Assistant Superintendent supports the Plant Superintendent in overseeing daily operations of the grain elevator, including loading and unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of grain. This role ensures a safe, clean, and compliant work environment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.).<br><br>The Assistant Superintendent will lead and train hourly employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance, while driving continuous improvement in efficiency, reliability, and safety. This position also helps establish and manage preventive maintenance, sanitation, and operational schedules.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Execute daily operational plans and prioritize shift activities to optimize resources and productivity.</li><li>Promote and ensure workplace safety by complying with all occupational health and safety regulations and demonstrating proactive safety leadership.</li><li>Identify and mitigate environmental and safety hazards to protect employees, product quality, and environmental integrity.</li><li>Foster strong communication, teamwork, and morale across shifts and departments.</li><li>Develop employee skills and job proficiency through coaching, training, and performance feedback.</li><li>Provide positive reinforcement for safe, high-quality performance and maintain appropriate discipline when necessary.</li><li>Lead employee development initiatives and actively engage in training programs for hourly staff.</li><li>Apply strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds.</li><li>Collaborate with facility management to enhance safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.</li><li>Stay current on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to system design and operation.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards in all daily activities.</li><li>Lead preventive maintenance planning, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime.</li><li>Partner with the Plant Superintendent to execute work schedules and operational plans.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.</li><li>2–3 years of experience leading and developing teams in an industrial or agricultural setting.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective interpersonal and leadership abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of job hazard analysis and safety compliance practices.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email systems.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.</li><li>Ability to train and mentor others.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical and Work Environment Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment up to 55 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.</li><li>Ability to stand, bend, stoop, walk, and reach for extended periods.</li><li>Full range of motion required to operate manual and electric tools and test equipment.</li><li>Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and working at heights.</li><li>Work is performed indoors and outdoors year-round, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or potentially hazardous environments.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM. Schedule varies based on harvest demands and rail schedules; position may require weekend availability and extended hours as needed. This is an exempt, salaried position.<br><br>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.<br><br>ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.<br><br>REF:106334BR<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The pay range for this position is expected to be between:<br><br>$72,900.00 - $131,800.00<br><br><strong>Salaried Incentive Plan<br><br></strong>The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus<br><br><strong>Benefits And Perks<br><br></strong>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:<br><br><ul><li>Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).</li><li>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.</li><li>Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).<br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional Benefits Include<br><br></strong><ul><li>Paid time off including paid holidays.</li><li>Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.</li><li>Tuition assistance.</li><li>Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.<br><br></li></ul>*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.<br><br><strong>#IncludingYou<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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<br><br><strong>About ADM<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Req/Job ID<br><br></strong>106334BR<br><br>

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