Director Transportation Health & Safety - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Director Transportation Health & Safety - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Transportation/Truck Driver
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Director Transportation Health & Safety - Decatur, IL

Position Overview:

The Director of Transportation Health & Safety leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive health and safety programs across our marine, rail, trucking and intermodal operations. This role ensures full compliance with federal and state safety regulations and drives a proactive culture of safety throughout all transportation modes. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, operational insight, and regulatory expertise to advance safety performance across our transportation network.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the key leader and subject matter expert for transportation-related health and safety practices across marine, rail, trucking and intermodal operations and serve as the liaison from ADM Transportation to the broader ADM health and safety organization.
Partner with modal leaders to develop and implement strategic safety initiatives.
Ensure regulatory compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Know and understand ADM standards and relevant NFPA and ANSI standards
Lead and mentor a team of regional or modal H&S professionals; set performance goals and provide ongoing coaching and development.
Monitor and analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
Oversee safety readiness and response for inspections, investigations, and audits by regulatory agencies.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, training programs, and operational protocols that align with company standards and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Compliance, Environmental, and HR teams to integrate safety objectives into business processes.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans for major transportation-related safety events.
Engage with industry trade organizations and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of evolving safety standards and practices.
Support M&A integration through safety program assessments and implementation of company standards.
Travel up to 50% across transportation facilities, including marine terminals, rail yards, and fleet operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field in ADM operations.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive safety leadership experience
Demonstrated knowledge of USCG, DOT, FRA, and OSHA regulations.
CSP, ASP, or equivalent professional safety certification strongly preferred.
Proven leadership in managing multi-modal transportation safety programs across dispersed geographies.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Ability to work in diverse environments, including ports, terminals, railyards, and field operations.
The position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods as well as climb stairs and ladders

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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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.

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Job Post Date: 06/20/25