Performance Excellence Manager

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Job Title: Performance Excellence Manager
Location: Lopen Head, International/Other

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

This role is responsible for driving Performance Excellence (PE) across the site and forming a key part of the Operations Management team. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of ADM's Performance Excellence framework, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency across all functions.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Excellence Leadership

Lead the deployment of the ADM Performance Excellence strategy using the full toolkit:
Foundations: Strategic Deployment Framework, Safety, Quality & Environment, Structured Management Systems
Pillars: Proactive Maintenance, Daily Equipment Care, Focused Improvement, Continuous Colleague Development, Workplace Organisation, Material & Information Flow, Early Equipment Management, New Products & Technologies
Design and implement the site-wide PE master plan, including foundation and pillar plans
Train, coach and mentor pillar and foundation leaders, supporting implementation through pilot areas and full-site rollout
Develop and execute a sustainable strategy across multiple departments, buildings, shifts, and locations (Lopen and Bridgwater)
Chair the monthly PE Steering Committee

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

Act as a change agent, transitioning the site from reactive "break-fix" practices to proactive, data-driven operations
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Kaizen activities to eliminate repeat failures and reduce firefighting
Embed tools such as 5S, visual management and Gemba walks into daily operations
Drive measurable improvements in throughput, yield, OEE, waste reduction, and cost of poor quality
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across manufacturing and materials

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

Support cross-functional collaboration across production, warehousing, laboratory, maintenance and support functions
Contribute to site-wide improvements in: People (engagement, development, talent management), Safety (culture and compliance), Quality (cGMP/FSA adherence), Delivery (OTIF, reliability, OEE), Cost (efficiency and waste reduction)
Support Performance Excellence initiatives across other ADM sites, including Denmark
Facilitate best practice sharing across the ADM network
Help coordinate and manage the site's project portfolio (CAPEX, NPD, operations projects, etc.)

Skills & Abilities

Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong IT capability and data-driven mindset
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a clear "can do" attitude
Proven ability to lead change and influence at all levels

Education & Experience

5-10 years' experience developing and deploying Performance Excellence strategies within fast-paced manufacturing or packaging environments
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (essential)
Experience within regulated environments such as GMP, BRC, ISO9001 or similar (preferred)

#IncludingYou

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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 05/09/26