Engineering Manager - Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Engineering Manager - Decatur, IL Position Summary: The Engineering Manager for the Decatur Glycols Plant will lead the site’s engineering team in day-to-day process problem solving, project development, project deployment and technical development of the site’s engineers. This role is part of the Decatur Glycols Plant Leadership Team, reporting to the Plant Manager. Essential Job Functions: Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement. Collaborate with the Technology Engineering team for development and execution of process optimization projects. Assist in prioritizing the project portfolio in cooperation with the Technology Engineering team, Department Superintendents, and Maintenance team of the Decatur Glycols Plant. Explore, propose and champion new process technologies and equipment suppliers. Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems. Support the location in establishing goals and objectives. Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operations and maintenance. Manage and mentor plant process, production and project engineers through coaching, mentoring, and conducting training sessions. Required Skills: Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others. Knowledge of TPSM including 14-elements of PSM program, related processes and permitting is strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers and management. Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, including P&IDs and control narratives. Willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs, ladders, work at heights, move through close spaces and wear respirator. Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working. Experience with project management tools Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in the field of Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering. Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in process/project engineering capacity with process optimization experience. Minimum 2 years of experience Project management of projects in excess of $1.0MM Minimum 2 years of experience in an Engineering Leadership role in operations. 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. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:106473BR About ADM 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. IncludingYou 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 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: 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). Additional benefits include: 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. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. 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. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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