Job Description

Function

Operations



Regional Operations Director
Location Canada (Remote)
Position Type Operations
Salary Salaried (Exempt)
Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of reference check

About ADM:

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.

About the position
This position will provide leadership to plant management staff, assessing plant operations, overseeing capital expenditures and ensuring proper implementation of Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production programs at assigned North America Milling & Baking solution facilities.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct operational needs of the business and manage facilities in a manner consistent with the good business practices of the Company
• Provide leadership to location personnel on all Corporate-required programs and policies, including Safety, Environmental, Quality and Production
• Be a safety champion by promoting safe behavior, implementing safety programs and oversight of safety training requirements
• Work closely with corporate Quality to help implement food safety/sanitation/quality programs to ensure the facilities are compliant with the law, regulatory requirements, and company programs along with continuously looking for improvements in QA programs
• Work with facility managers to develop an annual operation plan to include productivity and efficiency improvements, automation, quality advancements and employee development
• Ensure all facilities operate at the best capacity and all equipment and inventory assets are maintained appropriately
• Coordinate and execute capital expenditures and ensure projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Ensure facilities are managing all production-related expenses (payroll/overtime, headcount, inventory, equipment repairs, maintenance, and supplies)
• Responsible for providing leadership to management staff, including hiring, training and coaching of personnel
• Responsible for identifying and executing cost management initiatives
• Develop and support employees to achieve personal, regional, and corporate goals
• Engage and align with Center of Excellence to optimize growth and asset reliability
• Partner with commercial to ensure optimal business needs in designated locations
• All other duties required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic PC skills
• Strong leadership and verbal/written communications skills
• History of working safely and have a reputation for promoting and getting involved in safety improvement efforts
• Proven experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and be decisive and results-oriented in the interest of maximizing profit potential
• Must have a proven record of building relationships with people at all levels of the organization

Education or Work Experience

• University degree (or equivalent applicable work experience)
• 2+ years of experience in Agriculture manufacturing (preferably feed/food plant experience), 2+ years' experience with multiple plant responsibility, and prior experience with operating and expense capital budgeting, asset realization, and plant project management.

Health and Safety

• Work in accordance with local/provincial legislation
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel at least 40% of the time in order to spend time at assigned operations facilities

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.
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