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Job Location drjobs

Decatur - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Shutdown Manager - Decatur IL

This is a full-time exempt-level position located on-site at ADMs operation in Decatur IL.


Job Summary

Plant shutdowns are critical operations that demand meticulous planning and execution to ensure continued productivity and operational safety. The Shutdown Manager is accountable for the successful planning coordination and execution of plant or facility shutdown turnaround or outage.

This role encompasses developing the project scope creating detailed schedules managing budgets allocating resources and ensuring strict adherence to health safety and environmental (HSE) regulations.


The Shutdown Manager plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence by ensuring that all shutdown activities are executed safely on time and within budget. The position requires cross-functional collaboration effective stakeholder communication and the ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments.

The ideal candidate is a proactive safety-focused professional with strong leadership capabilities exceptional organizational skills and a history of successfully managing complex shutdown projects. A results-driven mindset coupled with the ability to inspire and lead teams is essential for success in this role.


Key Responsibilities
  • Worklist Development and Management
    Compile organize and maintain a comprehensive worklist of all tasks (maintenance inspections modifications compliance-related activities) required for shutdowns sourced from maintenance backlogs audits and inspection reports
  • Task Prioritization and Scope Definition
    Evaluate and classify worklist items by criticalitysafety production impact legal complianceto determine execution sequence and ensure optimal resource utilization
  • Integrated Scheduling and Resource Planning
    Manage and maintain detailed shutdown schedules assigning accurate durations manpower materials equipment and contractor requirements using project management tools (e.g. Primavera MS Project AKWIRE)
  • Execution Oversight and Coordination
    Lead and manage the shutdown execution phase ensuring real-time tracking of work progress (e.g. Not Started In Progress Completed Delayed) and resolve conflicts or delays as they arise
  • Team Leadership and Communication
    Lead cross-functional shutdown teams including internal departments (operations maintenance engineering HSE) and external contractors; facilitate daily update meetings core team reviews and steering committee briefings to ensure alignment and transparency
  • Risk Management and Safety Compliance
    Conduct thorough risk assessments and ensure all shutdown activities comply with corporate and regulatory health safety and environmental (HSE) standards
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
    Establish and manage shutdown budgets monitor expenditures and implement cost-control measures throughout the planning and execution phases
  • Critical Path Management
    Identify and monitor critical and near-critical path activities proactively resolving roadblocks to maintain schedule integrity
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
    Provide timely and accurate updates to stakeholders including the Shutdown Director and plant leadership on readiness status progress and emerging risks
  • Post-Shutdown Review and Continuous Improvement
    Conduct post-event evaluations to capture lessons learned analyze actual vs. planned performance and recommend improvements for future shutdowns

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or a similartechnical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • A minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing industrial shutdowns in sectors such as oil & gas chemical processing mining or manufacturing
  • Proficiencyin project planning and scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 Microsoft Project AKWIRE)
  • Strong understanding of mechanical electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage large-scale high-risk projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as SAP or Maximo
  • Strong organizational analytical and communication skills with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Deep knowledge of HSE standards regulations and best practices
  • Ability to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
Excited about this role but dont meet every requirement listed Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they dont 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.

Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.


Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.
* If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required
* If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required

Hiring Manager - Jarrod Schuelke
Recruiter - Brian Correll




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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .


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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