**90632BR** **Job Title:** Safety Specialist - Decatur, IL **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Safety Specialist, Decatur East Plant (164), Decatur, IL** This is an exempt-level position **Position Summary:** Facility Safety Specialist based at the Decatur East Plant responsible for supporting the daily health and safety functions of the plant. This position reports directly to the Plant Safety Manager. **Position Responsibility:** + Work closely with department leadership to achieve safety action plan success. Provide constant and consistent leadership, guidance and mentoring along with training and public presentation as necessary. + Advise the Plant Safety Manager or Area H&S Manager and their facility management on the status of all Safety Action Plan actions and areas to apply focus and leadership to achieve success. + Assist in building management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective leadership and influence. + Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing. + Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of health, safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management. + Lead, support and encourage the actions needed that are identified by leading indicators and tracked by a safety management index. + Provide leadership and accountability for safety reporting requirements in a computer safety management system. + Act as a champion and mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms. + Lead or have integral involvement in incident investigations. + Lead and provide oversight of injured colleague cases. + Support and drive Continuous Improvement by participating in Performance Excellence. **Position Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree preferred, waivable with experience + Prior work experience in an industrial environment or work experience in a dedicated health and safety position or a related degree in Occupational Health & Safety. + Effective oral and written communication skills, including public presentation ability + Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and utilize other standardized systems + Proven ability to work effectively and enthusiastically on a team + Proven ability to recognize hazards, assess risk and recommend controls + The position requires the ability to work in a variety of environments: office environment and varying indoor and outdoor environments to include extreme heat and cold + The position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods as well as climb stairs Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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. **'AJC IND' REF:90632BR** **Req/Job ID:** 90632BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-CJ1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **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.