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The job in short
Leadership development rotational program.
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Details
- Found
- 14 d ago · posted 2026-08-28
- Location as listed
- Decatur, IL - Illinois
- Role
- Intern / Trainee
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Process Engineer Operations Leadership Development Program – Full Time
Launch Your Career with ADM
Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? As a new graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and make an immediate impact in a company recognized for excellence.
A few highlights about ADM:
• Named to FORTUNE’s Most Admired Company List in 2026
• Recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere — ADM’s seventh consecutive year receiving this recognition
• Recognized among America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing in 2026
• Recognized among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community
• ADM offers a variety of internships, graduate programs, leadership development opportunities and entry-level roles, with training and development designed to help early-career talent build skills and grow their careers.
Job Summary
ADM knows the only way to meet the monumental challenge of feeding a global, growing population is with an exceptional, diverse team. We're looking for agile, forward-thinking and bold individuals to join our Operations Leadership Development Process (OLDP) Engineer program and help us shape the future of operations at ADM. Combining challenging work at locations across the United States with structured training and networking opportunities, the program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for ADM’s Global Operations team.
Throughout this rotational program, you’ll experience firsthand how our manufacturing capabilities, expertise and expansive footprint allow us to add value to every part of the supply chain. You’ll be mentored by senior ADM operations and commercial leaders while honing your leadership skills through a variety of projects and assignments that will test your creative agility:
• This program has a rotational format with three, 9-month rotations in different ADM facilities, providing an opportunity to see multiple facets of our business (oilseeds, corn, soy, specialty ingredients and other areas).
• You’ll complete assignments at both large and small facilities, each offering diverse responsibilities, unique learning opportunities, and valuable experience working as part of a team and leading a team of your own.
• You’ll be part of a leadership team facing complex challenges and will wear multiple hats to help solve them.
• You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of areas by working on cross-functional teams focused on executing capital or optimization projects. Together, you will identify challenges and implement solutions that improve the efficiency, cost and environmental impact of these projects.
• You’ll be empowered to do your best work and continue your personal development through ADM’s extensive training programs, educational opportunities and career development discussions.
• Upon completion of the 27 month rotational program, you will have the opportunity to work in a permanent full-time role inside one of ADM’s North American facilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations; demonstrates safety leadership through participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries.
• Proactively learns from facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall facility effectiveness.
• Rotate through multiple functional areas (e.g., corn, oilseeds, specialty ingredients, milling, etc.) to gain broad exposure to ADM’s full portfolio of assets.
• Lead short-term projects to improve operational efficiency, safety, or product quality.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Participate in daily production meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Develop and present reports, project updates, and recommendations to leadership.
• Learn and apply company safety and compliance standards across departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance, HR) to deliver business results.
• Participate in structured leadership training, mentorship, and career development activities.
• Support equipment reliability projects, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Contribute to innovation efforts, such as automation, sustainability, and digital transformation projects.
• Prepare for future leadership roles by building skills in communication, decision-making, and team management.
Complete additional duties based on the needs of the assigned location.
Excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification listed? We encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this position or another opportunity at ADM.
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