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Production Lead - Kansas City, KS
Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Kansas City, KS
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/02/2026
Job Categories: Government and Policy, Hospitality/Tourism, Manufacturing and Production
Job Description
Production Lead - Kansas City, KS
Production Lead - Kansas City, KS

Job Summary:
Provides production and on the job work direction to production employees performing a variety of production processes.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Directs the operation of the plant facility within established quality, housekeeping, safety and environmental guidelines set by the company.
  • Coordinates daily operations performed by hourly production employees to insure that work is performed safely and efficiently while meeting expected environmental quality, housekeeping and quantity levels established by the company.
  • Makes work assignments to all shift personnel that most effectively utilizes their experience, training and ability.
  • Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
  • Maintains an attitude that accidents are preventable.
  • Provides employees with resources, in good working order, to safely do a job and provides necessary training needed to properly operate or wear personal protective equipment.
  • Makes recommendations for improvements to company safety and environmental programs, quality and good manufacturing practices and production and material handling procedures.
  • Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental purity.
  • Communicates concern for environment, health, safety and product quality to all employees.
  • Listens to and responds to employee suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping.
  • Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department.
  • Keeps plant management informed of all matters affecting the morale and safety of employees.
  • Encourages employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind. Does so by leading-by-example.
  • Identifies training needs and discusses needs with Area Superintendent and develops a training plan.
  • Works with employees to develop a high level of job proficiency.
  • May perform production duties temporarily in the event of an emergency or employee absence.
  • Evaluates employee performance, providing regular feedback.
  • Attends and participates in operation area meetings, safety meeting and supervisor’s meeting.
  • Analyzes safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Analysis within 24 hours of incident and making suggestions for betterment.
  • Maintains discipline within the shift and discusses the need for disciplinary action with the plant Human Resource Manager and Area and Shift Superintendents.
  • Conducts GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections.
  • Evaluates management programs.
  • Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.
  • May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.
Education & Training:
  • All ADM Safety Training
  • Previous Process experience
Experience:
  • Excellent safety record and awareness
  • Good work record with our company
  • Previous plant experience
Required Skills:
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks
  • Ability to team build
  • Ability to train
  • Good organizational skills
  • Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
  • Accurate record keeping skills
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI...
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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