Operations Supervisor - Jackson, TN

Operations Supervisor - Jackson, TN

The Operations Supervisor oversees daily operational activities in the Control Room and Bulk Load Out, managing approximately 10 department employees, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving process improvements to meet productivity, quality, and safety targets. This position is a frontline leader responsible for coordinating between Operations, Packaging, Mill, Control Room, Bulk Load Out and Commercial.  

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Control Room and Bulk Load Out employees and manage shift schedules.
• Develop and train new hires.
• Manage and support control room with troubleshooting.
• Monitor and manage bulk finished goods bin inventory in the towers and exterior bins.
• Support daily operations ensuring that production schedules are met with efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication with Operations, Packaging, Mill, Control Room, Bulk Load Out, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor equipment and machinery for any malfunctions, arranging for maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Create daily packaging schedule.
• Support Packaging Supervisors with communication and/or troubleshooting.
• Support daily operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Support control room coverage as needed.
• Support supervisor coverage as needed.
• Support auditing and enforcing line speeds.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, making adjustments to processes or resources to meet production targets.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Superintendents with site projects from initiation to closure by participating in project planning, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking progress, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Support continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Have the ability to adapt to changes and be flexible enough to handle unexpected challenges.
• Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
• Support the mill with granulations and/or transfers to keep the mills going.
• Support warehouse with changeovers and/or FIFO issues.
• Assist commercial with communication and transfers according to upcoming scheduling.
• Assist with system conflicts to run more efficiently
• Assist lab with Investigations

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Supervisory or team‑lead experience in operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with WMS systems and operational software.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in manufacturing processes, quality control, and team management.
• On-the-job training plays a crucial role, complemented by structured training programs aimed at honing leadership skills, safety protocols, and efficiency optimization.
• Experience in coordinating production schedules, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives is highly valued, ensuring a seamless bridge between frontline operations and strategic management objectives.

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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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:

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.

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

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.