Maintenance Process Improvement Practitioner - Cedar Rapids / ADM site

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

Job Description:

Maintenance Process Improvement (MPI) Practitioner - Cedar Rapids, IA / ADM site This is a full time, exempt-level position. The ideal work location for this position would be Cedar Rapids, IA or another U.S.-based ADM site. This is not a remote-work opportunity and the individual must report into an ADM site regularly for work. Job Summary: The Maintenance Process Improvement (MPI) Practitioner role assesses, trains, coaches, implements, and ensures sustainability of Maintenance Process Improvement in the primary areas of Work Management and Planning/Scheduling, as well as the secondary areas of MRO (i.e. maintenance, repair and operations) and Warehousing at specifically-assigned, critical ADM plants. This role works directly with the Plant Reliability Technology teams, Business Unit Reliability teams, and various site personnel. The person in this role is a leader in implementation, sustainability and continuous improvement. The MPI Practitioner will need to be able to quickly assess a maintenance organization and work management processes to determine gaps and the actions needed to close those gaps. The MPI Practitioner may also be required to participate in ADM Task Force initiatives and ADM SWAT Team initiatives, which are highly-focused MPI execution initiatives. These initiatives will require the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to be able to change course rapidly from the regular duties. The Task Force and SWAT Team initiatives are short duration and quick response in nature. Specific Responsibilities: Extensive travel required from home of residence to various assigned plants Assess current level of maturity for assigned sites’ CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), MRO and Planning and Scheduling processes, determining gaps and determining the actions to close gaps Develop plan with assigned sites for improving upon CMMS, MRO and Planning and Scheduling processes Work closely with plant maintenance team, Business Unit Reliability teams and Plant Reliability Technology Center teams Drive metrics, KPIs and monetary cost savings while improving safety, quality, delivery and cost Implementation of effective usage of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution processes using ADM’s chosen computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) Executes measurable and seeable improvements during every visit to a plant Ensures visibility of KPIs, trend management Provide/share foundational best-practices Implement a sustainable process to close gaps Determine monetary savings at the plant and drive that savings Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or a similar technical discipline 8 years of experience in industrial maintenance Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance work management processes Demonstrated experience leading and motivating people Knowledge of Maximo, Akwire and possibly SAP Electrical or mechanical experience in a manufacturing maintenance and engineering environment Demonstrated communication skills and leadership experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: CMRP or similar technical maintenance-related certification 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. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity. REF:99628BR 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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