Job DescriptionPerformance Management Lead - Decatur, ILThis is an exempt position.
Job Responsibilities:ADM is seeking a data-driven Performance and Operations Management Lead to own performance analysis, insights, and action planning across our Global Wheat Milling, Ag Services and Golden Peanut network. This high-visibility role sits within operations leadership and serves as a developmental pathway toward Plant Manager, Senior Manager, or Regional Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities- Own end-to-end performance reporting (KPIs, dashboards, scorecards) across Global Wheat Milling, Ag Services and Golden Peanut sites
- Analyze throughput, yields, energy/chemical usage, operating costs, downtime, and OEE/TEEP to identify gaps and opportunities
- Partner with site and regional leaders to set targets and lead site-level action plans
- Bridge operations and finance - lead cost/variance analysis and support annual planning
- Coach Plant Managers and Regional Ops Directors on data-driven decision making
- Drive cross-site learning and represent performance topics in senior leadership forums
- Support capital investment proposals with financial justification and ROI modeling
- Embed continuous improvement methodologies (Zero Loss Thinking, Root Cause Analysis) into daily operations
Required Skills:- Proficient in PowerBI, Excel, PI, Maximo, and SAP
- Strong communicator, self-starter, comfortable in cross-functional, multi-site environments
- Grain processing or industrial manufacturing experience preferred
Education Requirements:- Bachelor's in Engineering or related field (MBA a plus)
Required Experience:- 8+ years in manufacturing or operations with strong financial acumen
Desired Experience:- Manufacturing and/or Operations Experience
- Accounting and/or Finance
- Data Analytics
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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:
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- 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.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- 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.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
