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Job Title: Operations Supervisor - Cedar Rapids, IA
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/23/2026
Expire Date: 03/25/2026
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Employment Placement Agencies, Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Entrepreneurship
Job Description
Operations Supervisor - Cedar Rapids, IA
Operations Supervisor - Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Summary:
The CoGeneration Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operation of the ADM CoGeneration Facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance. This role provides direct supervision to the operations team, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and productions standards. The CoGeneration Operations Supervisor works collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, environmental, and other support departments to achieve the operational goals and support continuous improvement of the plant.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support the operations team in achieving safety, production, quality, and environmental performance targets of the facility.
  • Model and enforce a strong safety culture through demonstration and consistent application of safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Monitor plant performance and make operational adjustments to maintain process stability and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Conduct field audits, risk assessments, and safety observations to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
  • Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Equipment Specific Lockout Procedures (ESLPs).
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure operator competency and engagement.
  • Plan and coordinate daily operational activities, including maintenance activities, equipment startup, shutdown, and lockout/tagout.
  • Facilitate daily review and response meetings to address deviations and implement corrective actions.
  • Serve as primary liaison with Environmental team to ensure compliance with all permits and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage operator schedules and timecards to ensure adequate staffing for plant operations and support timely payroll processing.
  • Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, environmental, operations, and personnel.
  • Apply Performance Excellence (PE) and continuous improvement principles to enhance reliability, efficiency, and team engagement.
  • Serve as facility lead in the absence of the Superintendent and provide after-hour support, as needed.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, power plant technology, or related field required or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years experience in power plant operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferred.
  • Certification or formal training in safety management, process operations, or leadership development, preferred.
Required Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to lead and develop operations employees
  • Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including boilers, turbines, and auxiliary systems.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Environnental/Physical:
  • Frequent presence in industrial plant areas.
  • Stand for prolonged periods of time and walk long distances.
  • Sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Work with vibrating and loud equipment.
  • Work with various chemicals and caustics.
  • Work on slippery/uneven surfaces and at high elevations.
  • Work in high and low temperature extremes.
  • Walk up and down stairs.
  • Lift 50 lbs.
  • Occasional ladder use.
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.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3354963&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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.
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