Plant Superintendent (Simcoe County)

Plant Superintendent – Midland, Ontario Location: Midland, Ontario Position Type Full-Time, Exempt Compensation Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits Pre-employment Requirement: Medical and reference checks We’re seeking a Plant Superintendent to join our Midland operations team. In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the daily oversight and long-term operational strategy of a unionized production facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Superintendent plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while delivering high-quality products that meet ADM standards. This position provides direct leadership to 2–4 supervisors and indirect leadership to approximately 40 hourly colleagues. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset while supporting safety, quality, production, cost management, and colleague development. What You’ll Do Lead, support, and actively participate in all safety initiatives and programs Direct daily plant operations, including safety, food safety and environmental compliance, production, quality, yield, cost optimization, and sustainability Oversee Elevator Operations, Bulk Flour, and Feed Loadout activities Provide supervisory relief for department leads during vacation coverage or sanitation/housekeeping assignments Maintain operational documentation related to production, quality, equipment, and processes Develop, submit, and oversee capital and expense projects, including budget and timeline management Prepare for and participate in regulatory, third-party, customer, and company audits Promote teamwork and collaboration across production, maintenance, and engineering teams Support positive community relationships and represent the facility as needed In partnership with the Plant Manager, lead union relations and chair union meetings Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback to support colleague development What You Bring Strong commitment to employee safety and operational excellence Proven leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and influence teams Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills using data and facts Results-driven mindset with accountability for plant performance Ability to implement process improvements and manage change effectively Education and Experience Degree in Engineering, Milling Science, or a related field preferred OR Minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on production supervisory experience What’s in It for You Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance Competitive retirement plan Opportunities for leadership development and career growth A safe, inclusive, and team‑oriented workplace The chance to contribute to a global company improving lives through nutrition Other Requirements Ability to meet physical demands including climbing stairs, prolonged standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and at heights, bending, kneeling, and computer work Willingness to work adjusted hours as required Regular, reliable attendance is required Willingness to travel and/or relocate to other ADM facilities Commitment to ADM’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Relocation assistance is not available Benefits And Perks Physical wellness – medical, Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D;, critical illness and travel insurance, wellness reimbursement, and child physical activity reimbursement Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Additional Benefits Include Paid vacation time Education assistance Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o2wpi