TVP Subject Matter Expert (SME) Supervisor - Decatur, IL
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LocationDecatur, IL - Illinois, Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentOperations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1h ago
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Oversee operations at a TVP manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental guidelines
Hands-on leadership and effective communication
Direct operation of the facility and coordinate daily tasks for hourly production employees
Address employee concerns, maintain good communication, and encourage safe practices
Train new employees and coach existing staff
Conduct startup shift meetings covering safety toolbox discussions, quality toolbox updates, near-miss incidents, EMP results, and daily plans
Assign tasks to shift personnel based on experience, training, and abilities
Assess operator standard work and provide coaching and disciplinary matters
Supply employees with well-maintained resources and deliver training on equipment operation and personal protective gear usage
Identify training gaps and collaborate with Area Superintendent to develop training plan
Implement Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and standard operating procedures
Work with employees to enhance job proficiency
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
Enforce discipline and discuss disciplinary actions with Human Resource Manager, Production Coordinator, and Department Superintendents
Ensure safety compliance with occupational safety and health regulations
Maintain attitude that accidents are preventable
Make recommendations for improvements to safety, environmental, quality, and production processes
Recognize environmental, safety, and GMP hazards
Communicate concern for environment, health, safety, and product quality to employees
Encourage employees to work safely with environmental awareness and GMP practices
Listen to and respond to employee suggestions about safety, health, environment, product quality, and housekeeping
Analyze safety incidents by preparing Incident Investigations by end of shift
Escalate incidents to Plant Safety Manager and Area Superintendent as required
Conduct GMP, safety, health, and environmental inspections
Address employee concerns and maintain good communications and morale
Keep plant management informed of all matters affecting morale and safety
Provide positive reinforcement and recognition for good results and safe performance
Successful completion of a background check
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Training and development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
TVP Subject Matter Expert (SME) Supervisor - Decatur, IL
The TVP SME oversees operations at our TVP manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental guidelines. Involves hands-on leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to employee well-being. The TVP SME directs the operation of the facility and coordinates daily tasks for hourly production employees. Address employee concerns, maintain good communication, and encourage safe practices. Additionally, the role plays a crucial role in training new employees and coaching existing staff. Schedule with the possibility for increased hours during plant shutdowns and plant needs.
Essential Job Functions:Facility Direction & Coordination of Daily Operations
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Responsible for overseeing the operation of the TVP facility, ensuring compliance with established quality, housekeeping, safety, and environmental guidelines set by the company.
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Conducts startup shift meetings with incoming staff. These meetings cover essential topics such as safety toolbox discussions, quality toolbox updates, near-miss incidents, EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) results, and daily plans.
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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.
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Assigns tasks to shift personnel based on their experience, training, and abilities, optimizing their contributions to overall facility performance.
Auditing & Training
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Regularly assess operator standard work to ensure compliance. If necessary, provide coaching and address any disciplinary matters.
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Supply employees with well-maintained resources necessary for safe job execution. Additionally, deliver essential training on proper equipment operation and personal protective gear usage.
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Identify training gaps and collaborate with the Area Superintendent to develop a comprehensive training plan. Implement Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and standard operating procedures.
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Work closely with employees to enhance their job proficiency, fostering a high level of competence.
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Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
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Enforce discipline within the shift. Discuss disciplinary actions with the plant Human Resource Manager, Production Coordinator, and Department Superintendents as needed
Safety Compliance & Reporting
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Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
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Maintains an attitude that accidents are preventable.
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Makes recommendations for improvements to company safety and environmental programs, quality and good manufacturing practices and production and material handling procedures.
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Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental purity.
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Communicates concern for environment, health, safety and product quality to all employees.
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Encourages employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind. Does so by leading-by-example
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Listens to and responds to employee suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping.
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Analyzes safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Investigations by end of shift. Escalate incidents to Plant Safety Manager and Area Superintendent as required.
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Conducts GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections.
Morale Maintenance & Improvement
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Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department.
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Keeps plant management informed of all matters affecting the morale and safety of employees.
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Provides positive reinforcement and recognition when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance
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.
Hiring process
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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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.
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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:
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Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
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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.
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Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
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Paid time off including paid holidays.
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Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
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Tuition assistance.
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Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
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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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