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96663BR

Job Title:

Shutdown Manager

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Shutdown Manager - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt-level position located on-site at ADM's operation in Decatur, IL.

_Job Summary_

Plant shutdowns are critical operations that demand meticulous planning and execution to ensure continued productivity and operational safety. The Shutdown Manager is accountable for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of plant or facility shutdown, turnaround, or outage.

This role encompasses developing the project scope, creating detailed schedules, managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

The Shutdown Manager plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence by ensuring that all shutdown activities are executed safely, on time, and within budget. The position requires cross-functional collaboration, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, safety-focused professional with strong leadership capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a history of successfully managing complex shutdown projects. A results-driven mindset, coupled with the ability to inspire and lead teams, is essential for success in this role.

_Key Responsibilities_

+ **Worklist Development and Management** Compile, organize, and maintain a comprehensive worklist of all tasks (maintenance, inspections, modifications, compliance-related activities) required for shutdowns, sourced from maintenance backlogs, audits, and inspection reports

+ **Task Prioritization and Scope Definition** Evaluate and classify worklist items by criticality—safety, production impact, legal compliance—to determine execution sequence and ensure optimal resource utilization

+ **Integrated Scheduling and Resource Planning** Manage and maintain detailed shutdown schedules, assigning accurate durations, manpower, materials, equipment, and contractor requirements using project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, AKWIRE)

+ **Execution Oversight and Coordination** Lead and manage the shutdown execution phase, ensuring real-time tracking of work progress (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Delayed), and resolve conflicts or delays as they arise

+ **Team Leadership and Communication** Lead cross-functional shutdown teams including internal departments (operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE) and external contractors; facilitate daily update meetings, core team reviews, and steering committee briefings to ensure alignment and transparency

+ **Risk Management and Safety Compliance** Conduct thorough risk assessments and ensure all shutdown activities comply with corporate and regulatory health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards

+ **Budgeting and Cost Control** Establish and manage shutdown budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures throughout the planning and execution phases

+ **Critical Path Management** Identify and monitor critical and near-critical path activities, proactively resolving roadblocks to maintain schedule integrity

+ **Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting** Provide timely and accurate updates to stakeholders, including the Shutdown Director and plant leadership, on readiness status, progress, and emerging risks

+ **Post-Shutdown Review and Continuous Improvement** Conduct post-event evaluations to capture lessons learned, analyze actual vs. planned performance, and recommend improvements for future shutdowns

_Required Qualifications_

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a similar technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

+ A minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing industrial shutdowns in sectors such as oil & gas, chemical processing, mining, or manufacturing

+ Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AKWIRE)

+ Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems

+ Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage large-scale, high-risk projects in a fast-paced environment

+ Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as SAP or Maximo

+ Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

+ Deep knowledge of HSE standards, regulations, and best practices

+ Ability to travel as required

_Preferred Qualifications_

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.

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REF: 96663

Req/Job ID:

96663BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

Ref ID:

\#LI-BC1

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About ADM

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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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.

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. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$71,800.00 - $134,500.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus