Elevator Supervisor - Oakland, IL

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Job Title: Elevator Supervisor - Oakland, IL
Location: Oakland, IL, Midwest United States, USA

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

Job Description: Job Description

Elevator Supervisor - Oakland, IL

This is an exempt, salary-level role

Position Summary:

As an Elevator Supervisor, you will assist in all day-to-day activities of the elevator - including loading/unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of goods. You'll train and lead hourly employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance, while initiating improvements to meet operational objectives. Maintaining a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.), along with establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance, sanitation, and operation schedules, will be central to your success in this role.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate daily elevator operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage
Prioritize shift work and assign team resources based on experience, training, and capability
Champion a culture of safety by actively participating in safety processes, conducting job hazard analyses, and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory requirements
Identify and address environmental, safety, and GMP hazards before they impact people, product quality, or the environment
Develop and train hourly employees, actively investing in their proficiency and growth
Use your mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds
Lead preventive maintenance scheduling, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime
Partner with the Plant Superintendent on work schedule planning and execution
Maintain documentation, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure corporate policies are followed in daily operations
Collaborate with facility management to improve equipment reliability and overall operational effectiveness
Stay current on industry regulations and codes relevant to elevator systems design and operation
Foster open communication and strong morale across your shift and department

Position Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED, with relevant on-the-job experience in grain elevator or similar agricultural/industrial operations
Experience leading or developing a team in an operations setting
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - mechanical and electrical
Familiarity with safety compliance and job hazard analysis
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports and document activities
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email)

Nice-to-haves:

A bachelor's degree or technical certification in a relevant field preferred
Prior supervisory experience in grain handling or agribusiness
Experience with preventive maintenance programs

Physical requirements: This role involves frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs, prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking, and reaching. You'll operate manual and powered tools, climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors year-round - sometimes in dusty or noisy conditions.

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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Job Post Date: 04/19/26