Plant Superintendent - Arbuckle, CA


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Job Title: Plant Superintendent - Arbuckle, CA
Location: Arbuckle, CA, West 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

Plant Superintendent - Arbuckle, CA

This is a salaried, exempt level position.

Description:

The Plant Superintendent will oversee all daily operations at ADM's Rice Mill in Arbuckle, CA. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and progressive plant activities. The Superintendent will maintain a clean and compliant workplace that meets company policies and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and HARPC. They will also train and supervise both salaried and hourly employees, supporting operational excellence and facility upkeep.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure successful day-to-day operations of the Rice Mill in the areas of safety, quality, and production
  • Interview, hire, and train production staff as needed
  • Implement standard operating procedures to consistently achieve optimum efficiency
  • Direct progressive activities for the plant
  • Report directly to the Plant Manager
  • Supervise the performance of department supervisors and staff
  • Assist in managing production processes to meet quality specifications and production schedules
  • Help troubleshoot production issues, optimize yields and productivity, and control costs
  • Provide leadership for colleague development and support the achievement of plant goals
  • Assist with all third-party audits
  • Work with the Commercial team to develop the milling schedule and meet contract deadlines and cutoffs
  • Help implement LCS and other safety programs across the facility
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of production and supervisory experience, preferably within rice or milling
  • Proven leadership in plant health and safety programs
  • Experience managing a food processing facility using GMP and HARPC standards
Skill Qualifications:
  • Proficient in computer systems and software
  • Technical knowledge in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle conflict, motivate, instruct, and train staff fairly and directly
  • Ability to use performance metrics to drive results
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Independent problem-solving ability
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance standards
Conditions:
  • Must be able to climb stairs, stand and sit for extended periods, work in confined spaces and at heights, bend, kneel, and lift at least 50 lbs
  • Prompt and reliable attendance is required
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: 10/03/25
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