Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Mt Vernon, IN Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 05/18/2026 Job Categories:
Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management, Quality Control
Job Description
Assistant Superintendent - Mt Vernon, IN 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 don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t 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.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
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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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