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Job Title: Superintendent - Norfolk, NE
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Norfolk, NE United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/23/2026
Expire Date: 03/25/2026
Job Categories: Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management, Quality Control, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Superintendent - Norfolk, NE
Superintendent – Norfolk, NE
This is a salaried, exempt-level role

About the Role
As an Elevator Superintendent at ADM, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our grain elevator in Norfolk, NE. You will lead a team of hourly employees across grain loading and unloading, sampling, transferring, blending, and storage operations, all while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and compliant workplace. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to help us meet our operational objectives as efficiently as possible.

What You'll Do
  • Ensure the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, and demonstrate safety leadership by actively participating in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries
  • Adhere to and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and FSMA requirements across daily plant operations, including environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, and cost optimization
  • Recognize environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and take prompt action to eliminate risks to employee safety, product quality, and environmental integrity
  • Address employee concerns while maintaining open communication and a positive team environment
  • Work alongside employees to develop high levels of job proficiency, and analyze maintenance performance to improve efficiencies
  • Provide positive reinforcement when employees demonstrate strong results and safe behaviors
  • Maintain discipline and document unusual or unacceptable behaviors in accordance with company policy
  • Actively engage in the development and training of hourly employees to build a skilled, capable team
  • Apply mechanical and electrical expertise to troubleshoot and maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds
  • Stay current with emerging industry regulations and codes relevant to systems design and operation
  • Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in the execution of daily activities
  • Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime
  • Maintain thorough documentation and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Conduct layered audits, including safety and GMP audits
  • Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and lockout/tagout (LO/TO/TO) procedures for your area
  • Collaborate effectively with ADM locations across the organization, including Commercial teams and the neighboring Corn Processing site
  • Work overtime and weekends as needed to support operational demands

Position Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, along with hands-on experience in grain elevator or related agricultural/industrial operations
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a technical certification in a related discipline preferred
  • A proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team, including experience coaching employees and building a culture of safety and accountability
  • Prior experience in a supervisory or superintendent role in an elevator, processing, manufacturing, or similar environment
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a mechanical or electrical environment
  • Familiarity with safety compliance frameworks, including Job Hazard Analysis and OSHA regulations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and clearly train others
  • Proficiency with standard computer tools such as Microsoft Office and email
  • Experience with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, or other food safety regulatory frameworks nice-to-have

Work Environment
This role involves both indoor and outdoor work year-round and may include exposure to dusty, noisy, or otherwise demanding conditions. You should be comfortable with the following physical requirements of the role:
  • Lifting and transporting materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 100 lbs occasionally
  • Prolonged standing and frequent movement including bending, stooping, walking, and reaching
  • Operating manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment
  • Moving throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders in all buildings and working at heights


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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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3354964&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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.
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