Formulator - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Formulator - Decatur, IL Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Formulator for our Oilseeds Refinery team at the West Plant, located in Decatur, IL The Formulator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily schedule of the deodorizers, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and driving operational efficiency and safety while supporting day-to-day operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a oilseeds refinery operation
• Proven leadership skills and experience in training and developing teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Sphera and other relevant systems
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to navigate the plant and equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Coordinate open orders with daily production schedule
• Review analysis of finished product and blend tanks to ensure product meets customer expectations
• Update and generate daily load sheets to ensure demands are being met
• Ensure appropriate testing is conducted on all finished products and are aligned with customer product specifications and expectations
• Ensure open orders align with production schedule
• Verify and document output information (number of finished products, percentage of defective products etc.)
• Standardize and optimize schedules and work processes
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Coordinate with commercial team, oil handling/rail team, and other departments
• Ensure efficient trucks and rail loading and all the process aid ordering and waste product handling.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve high-quality performance and minimize downtime
• Monitor rail inventory (incoming & outbound)
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections
• Identify and implement measures to mitigate near misses and prevent accidents
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Participate in near miss safety team investigations
• Align operations schedule with open orders ensuring customer orders are filled.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate movement within the refinery areas
• Back up superintendent on processing supplies (chemicals)
• Enter data into Sphera and track progress
• Participate in end-of-month inventory entry and review reports
• Ensure completion and filing of monthly inspections
• Must have strong leadership skills to lead by example and provide guidance and support to team members

Benefits

• 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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level