81918BR

Job Title:

Production Engineer – Lincoln, NE

Department/Function:

Engineering

Job Description:

Production Engineer – Lincoln, NE

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Lincoln, Nebraska Soybean Processing Complex includes a power generation facility, soybean crushing plant, and a two oil refinery. This is a union facility with a workforce of approximately 140 employees. The role assists in leading day to day operations, tracking and understanding department costs, yields, quality, process performance and mentoring less experienced colleagues and engineers. This position is also responsible for process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception though start-up. A Production Engineer will indirectly lead 20 to 30 hourly colleagues and support the Department Superintendents in areas of daily and weekly scheduling, coordination of training, as well as updating standard operating procedures, and supporting Performance Excellence activities. This position will work with contractor management, CAPEX COE and Technology COE for the completion of projects within the facility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversight of specific processes that may include projects. Project management may require, purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects

• Lead plant operations to maintain personnel and process safety

• Performs troubleshooting and makes recommendations for improvements to company facilities, equipment, and safety programs

• Interacts directly with shift supervision to produce desired operational results and employee development

• Conducts daily review of KPI paperwork (i.e. Operational & Shift Supervisor, quality reports and Production Review).

• Supports Safety, Environmental stewardship, Quality and Food Safety Management Systems

• Assist in daily operations including shift coverage as needed and on-call rotation

• Participates in employee performance management (i.e., mentorship and discipline)

• Provide feedback, mentorship and support to operators and engineers to achieve short term and long-term department performance through use of KPI’s, continuous improvement, and Performance Excellence concepts

Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience

• 2 - 5 years of plant operations experience preferred

• 1 – 3 years in direct supervision of people; supervisory experience in a union environment a plus

• Strong Dedication to Safety

• Project management experience / background is helpful.

• Concern for Quality

• Proven leadership

• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Good written and verbal commutation skills

• Ability to lead personnel and work closely with corporate departments

• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop options to overcome them

Working Conditions:

• Dust, Soybeans

• Chemicals / Irritants

• The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not accurately followed!

• Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees. Outside temperature may also reach 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. You may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.

• Fall / Winter: Temperatures inside and out of the location may be at or below freezing. Outside you may face inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.

• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a limited basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead.

• Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.

• Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.

• Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently. May also require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.

• Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights.

• Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights.

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.

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Req/Job ID:

81918BR

City:

Lincoln

State:

NE - Nebraska

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About ADM

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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.