TVP Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: TVP Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/16/2026
Expire Date:	03/18/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Engineering, Government and Policy, Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management

Job Description

TVP Department Superintendent - Decatur, IL
Department Superintendent (Extraction/Soy Protein Concentrate) – Decatur, IL.
This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:
Lead day-to-day operations of a soy/protein extraction department. Demand for plant-based proteins is growing and ADM provides decades of protein expertise and this department plays a meaningful role in delivering on that demand.

Job Responsibilities:

Actively work to ensure that all ADM employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and align with the ADM safety policies and procedures
Require safety and compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
Work very closely with compliance personnel to ensure continuous audit readiness in a PSM and Food Safety plant
Utilize assets efficiently to meet production and quality goals
Lead department in established policies, procedures and plant priorities
Guide department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals
Provide mentorship to operators and engineers to achieve short term and long-term department performance through use of KPI’s, continuous improvement, and Performance Excellence concepts
Embrace an owner’s mentality by managing costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement
Ensure training and development of all department employees
Provide mentorship, accountability, and disciplinary support as necessary

Job Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher of Science or Chemical Engineering or similar area of concentration
5+ years in a production environment in soy extraction/food processing/or similar industry
Excellent leadership ability including a vision for strategic direction, delegation and leading others in work execution
Demonstrated scale-up experience and/or new technology development experience in a production environment is a plus
Knowledge of multiple processes and unit operations in a full-scale production plant
Knowledge of PSM and Food Safety Standards is vital
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Proven track record as a phenomenal teammate
High energy level and clear customer focus emphasis
Ability to prioritize workload
Make decisions in a fair and professional manner
Possess the ability to climb stairs, lift up to 55 lbs, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, providing calculated information, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and in various climates
Prompt attendance is a requirement
Physical qualification to wear a respirator may be required

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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Company Name:

Archer Daniels Midland

Website:

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Company Description:

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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