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101913BR

Job Title:

Performance Management Lead - Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Performance Management Lead - Decatur, IL

Job Summary

Are you a data-driven operations leader ready to influence performance within the NA Corn Processing business unit? ADM is seeking a Performance Management Lead to own and drive data analysis, insights, and site-specific action planning for our Decatur Corn and Cogen plants.

This highly visible role will be embedded within our operations leadership structure and plays a pivotal role in accelerating our Operational Excellence agenda. It’s also a developmental opportunity for experienced operations leaders to strengthen financial acumen, project management capabilities, and broaden exposure across the network.

This role will be based in the Decatur, IL, corn processing plant

Key Responsibilities

Performance Data Ownership & Analysis

+ Own end-to-end performance reporting at the Decatur Corn & Cogen sites—establish consistent KPIs, reporting cadence, and visualization tools.

+ Analyze data such as throughput, yields, energy and chemical usage, operating costs, unplanned downtime, and OEE/TEEP to identify key drivers and performance gaps.

+ Proactively develop insights from multiple data sources (PowerBI, PI, Maximo, accounting reports) to uncover trends and guide decision-making.

+ Serve as the single point of accountability for consolidating and interpreting site performance data to support strategic planning and execution.

Strategy & Action Planning

+ Partner with operations leaders to set annual and quarterly performance targets, ensuring alignment with BU strategic goals and X-matrix priorities.

+ Lead the creation of site-level action plans tied to performance opportunities—assign ownership, define timelines, and track execution.

+ Monitor ongoing progress and provide coaching, feedback, and course correction recommendations to drive accountability and results.

Operational & Financial Integration

+ Act as a key link between operations and finance—translating operational realities into financial implications and vice versa.

+ Coordinate and perform month end close responsibilities, including inventory, load, and usage reconciliation.

+ Engage with accounting and operations on streamlining month end close procedures to aid in accuracy and timeliness of results.

+ Partner with Operational, Commercial, & Finance teams to maintain financial & volume forecasts.

+ Lead plant cost analysis and variance reviews in collaboration with Finance; drive operational responses to budget and forecast deviations.

+ Support annual planning activities by preparing, validating, and communicating production assumptions, usage forecasts, and capital justifications.

+ Champion an “ownership mindset” within site teams for financial and operational performance metrics.

Leadership & Influence

+ Serve as a thought partner and performance coach to operations leaders, building leadership capability in data-driven decision making.

+ Create transparency and accountability by communicating clear performance expectations and leading regular performance reviews.

+ Engage in cross-site learning by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and successful improvement initiatives.

+ Present Decatur Corn & Cogen performance topics in operations forums, leadership reviews, and planning sessions.

Performance Systems & Tools

+ Lead the design and continuous improvement of performance management systems, dashboards, and scorecards.

+ Partner with IT, GBS, and Technical Centers to enhance data accuracy, availability, and ease of use for plant teams.

+ Evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies to improve how we track, analyze, and act on performance data.

Capital Planning & Technical Evaluation

+ Assist Technical Centers and site leaders with capital investment proposals—ensuring robust financial justification and ROI modeling.

+ Participate in post-project lookbacks to assess whether benefits have been realized and identify process improvements for future investments.

Performance Excellence & Capability Building

+ Embed performance excellence methodologies like Zero Loss Thinking, Focused Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis into daily routines.

+ Provide coaching and training to plant teams on performance reporting, cost management, and continuous improvement practices.

+ Contribute to capability development by mentoring new Performance Engineers or Operations Leaders interested in broader impact roles.

Education and Experience Desired

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (MBA or financial coursework a plus)

+ 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience with demonstrated financial and performance management acumen

+ Strong ability to interpret data, identify gaps, and develop clear recommendations for action

+ Effective communicator and influencer with experience engaging across all organizational levels

+ Self-starter who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable managing across multiple sites

+ Proficient in data visualization and performance tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel, PI, Maximo)

+ Knowledge of corn wet milling process or similar industrial manufacturing preferred

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

+ Influence site-level performance across a major business unit

+ Develop the skills and visibility needed to grow into a broader operations or commercial leadership role

+ Help shape the future of our North America Corn network through continuous improvement and talent development

Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

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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Req/Job ID:

101913BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

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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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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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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$70,400.00 - $131,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

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