Director NA Oilseeds Health & Safety - Decatur, IL
Operations | Manufacturing | Agribusiness

Position Overview:
The Director of Health & Safety for ADM’s North America Oilseeds business is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of health and safety programs across a complex network of crushing plants, refining facilities, and associated operations. This role plays a critical part in driving a culture of safety excellence and regulatory compliance while enabling operational effectiveness and continuous improvement. This leader will partner closely with plant managers, regional operations leaders, and corporate EHS to reduce risk, strengthen safety capabilities, and align efforts across the business unit. Position reports to the VP, NA Oilseeds Operations. 

Key Responsibilities:Act as the senior health and safety leader for ADM’s North America Oilseeds operations, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders and a liaison to the global EHS organization.Build and execute a comprehensive health and safety strategy aligned to the unique risks of Oilseeds processing, refining, and packaging operations.Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA), and ADM internal standards.Lead and develop a team of health and safety professionals embedded across multiple sites; provide direction, coaching, and performance management.Monitor and analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.Oversee safety readiness and response for inspections, investigations, and audits by regulatory agencies.Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, training programs, and operational protocols that align with company standards and regulatory expectations.Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Compliance, Environmental, and HR teams to integrate safety objectives into business processes.Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans for major operations-related safety events.Engage with industry trade organizations and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of evolving safety standards and practices.Support M&A integration through safety program assessments and implementation of company standards.Travel up to 50% across ADM’s North America Oilseeds facilities.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field in ADM operations.Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable regulatory frameworks.CSP, ASP, or equivalent professional safety certification strongly preferred.Proven leadership in managing multi-site operations safety programs across dispersed geographies.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Ability to work in diverse environments, including ports, terminals, railyards, and field operations.The position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods as well as climb stairs and laddersRelocation Assistance is available with this position.
Preferred work location is Decatur, IL, but open to discussing other major crush facilities, including Spiritwood (ND), Quincy (IL), Frankfort (IN), Mexico (MO), Fremont (NE), and Des Moines (IA).

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