<p>Job Description</p> <p>Assistant Superintendent - New Haven, IN</p> <p>This is a salaried, exempt-level role</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>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.).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <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. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <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. </li></ul> <p>Physical and Work Environment Requirements</p> <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. </li></ul> <p>Hours: 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.</p> <p>REF:106334BR</p>