Summary:
This position has overall responsibility for the elevator operations. The Elevator Superintendent must investigate the means by which elevator operating procedures can be improved, and implement improvements in the efficiency of the department operations. As a member of management, you are expected to set a model safety example by following and enforcing all safety practices including the reporting, and correcting of hazards and unsafe work practices during daily rounds of the elevator operations.
Responsibilities:
1. The Elevator Superintendent ensures grain quality consistently meets appropriate and acceptable levels.
2. Research and makes recommendations regarding process improvements or modifications to improve design, quality, reliability, and safety, to optimize efficiencies and reduce unnecessary expenditures.
3. Perform housekeeping, safety audit and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
4. Maintain the rail tracks and rail unloading operations for the site.
5. Must be able to develop and implement projects to improve elevator operations,, efficiency, cost reduction, maintenance and reliability, and follow project through to completion.
6. This position requires a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and experience driving continuous improvement.
7. Provide leadership and mentoring for colleague development including include training, technical support, mentoring and periodic performance feedback.
8. Maintain clear and consistent communications with the commercial and plant teams.
9. Fill in and work with other departments as needed, for the common good of the complex.
10. Experience leading teams is required.
11. The physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting, bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces and from heights.
12. Must be able to work extended hours as needed outside of the core work schedule including nights and weekends.
Experience and Skills:
13. Bachelor’s degree preferred
14. 5+ years of grain handling experience
15. Demonstrated participation and leadership in plant safety programs and process hazard analysis
16. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage personnel, schedules, and other resources
17. Excellent communication skills, oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position
18. Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with multiple employees, management personnel, and other stakeholders.
19. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict; motivating, instructing, and training personnel
20. Must be able to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks, and strive for continuous improvement
21. General knowledge of software systems such as Maximo and Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, Access, Word, and SharePoint).
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Benefits 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:
22. Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
23. 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.
24. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
25. Paid time off including paid holidays.
26. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
27. Tuition assistance.
28. 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.
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