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Refinery Superintendent
Job Description: Refinery Superintendent – Windsor Ontario
Position Type Operations Salary Regular, Full-Time Compensation $95,000.00 CAD to $142,800.00 CAD based on experience. Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive, payout is based on company and individual performance. Benefits This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance. Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check
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.
Position Summary
The Refinery Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of refinery operations at the Windsor Processing Plant. This includes day-to-day management, long-term strategic planning, safety and environmental stewardship, and team development. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production • Lead refinery operations for soybean and canola oil processing, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production. • Drive performance excellence initiatives and continuous improvement across all departments. • Develop and implement operational procedures, training programs, and capital improvement plans. • Maintain cost controls and oversee departmental budgets. • Collaborate with Extraction Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent, Plant Manager, and other site leaders.
Leadership & People Development • Build and lead a high-performance team through coaching, training, and accountability. • Conduct performance reviews and support employee development. • Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-first work environment. • Manage personnel in a unionized environment with fairness and consistency.
Safety, Environmental & Food Safety • Champion ADM’s safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and food safety regulations. • Lead by example in safety practices and behaviors. • Prepare for and participate in audits (regulatory, third-party, customer, internal). • Maintain sanitation and food safety standards at world-class levels.
: Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience considered. • MBA in Project Management. • Six Sigma Black Belt. • Minimum 2 years of experience in canola and soybean vegetable oil refining, coupled with progressive leadership experience in safety, quality, and environmental compliance. • Strong experience with Maximo, Coupa Power BI and PI. • Must read, write and communicate effectively in English, as it is the working language of the facility. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production systems. • Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and meet physical requirements (e.g., climbing, lifting, confined spaces). • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment will be considered as a strong asset.
What We Offer • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, pension, and RRSP • Relocation assistance (if applicable) • Opportunities for career growth in a global organization
Additional Information • All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.
If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make a reasonable accommodation.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com or contact Evangelo Pelekanakis at [email protected]
: 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.