Process Safety Regional Manager - Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Process Safety Regional Manager - Decatur, IL We are seeking a Process Safety Regional Manager to lead and coordinate the overall process safety program for ADM’s Oilseeds sites in eastern North America, plus all Nutrition sites in North America. This role sits within the Total Process Safety (TPS) Technology Center, reporting to the TPS Global Director, working closely with peers supporting those two businesses, plant TPS Engineers, Regional EHS Directors, Plant Managers and Operations Directors, and has as primary responsibility to support and coach the assigneed sites in process safety. This role requires a solid technical background with good understanding of process safety including tools, methodologies and risk-based process safety programs, strong organizational skills, influential leadership and the ability to work with, coordinate and support activities across multiple facilities. Primary Responsibilities Coordinate and support sites with the implementation and continuous improvement of their process safety program for the facilities in the region. Provide coaching and/or mentoring to facility TPS Engineers / Contacts. Lead, facilitate or participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and/or Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs) for facilities in the region. Provide guidance and interpretation of corporate process safety standards and requirements. Provide guidance and interpretation of local jurisdictional process safety requirements. Monitor progress and support sites in closing action items resulting from audits, self-assessments, Process Hazard Analyses, Dust Hazard Analyses, Root Cause Investigations, etc. Ensure cooperation across sites by leading and facilitating network meetings with the facility TPS Engineers / Contacts. Deliver and/or coordinate process safety training for the region, eventually also by supporting for other regions. Act as the Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) Reviewer on Management of Change (MOC) requests for more complex or higher impact changes. Be the global Element Owner for one or more elements of ADM’s risk-based TPS Process safety program, owning and continuously improving the standards, guidelines, training and best practices associated with that element. Provide process safety expertise and support during a TPS incident, including potentially on-site Emergency Response support as needed and coordination of communications with the EHS and TPS COEs. Lead, facilitate or participate in Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) in the region, depending on the severity of the event and/or complexity of the investigation. Identify and escalate findings and action items which should be leveraged to other facilities with similar hazards. Review and assess TPS incidents in the region to ensure proper classification and follow-up. Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations, Technology Center, Engineering or EHS Working knowledge of process safety tools and methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, Dust Hazard Analysis, etc. Experience as a facility Process Safety Engineer, Technology Engineer or Process Engineer. Demonstrated influential leadership capabilities. Strong interpersonal and team-building skills Ability to explain complex processes to people in all types of roles, from upper management to technician level. Demonstrated ability to defend difficult decisions. Key Contacts and Stakeholders: TPS Contacts or TPS Engineers at the facilities in their region Plant Managers Plant EHS Managers Operations Vice-President(s) Regional EHS Director Travel: Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed (up to 25%) Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. ?Hiring Manager- Ian Parkin ? Recruiter- Nitha George 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. 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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