Director Operational Cost Excellence - Decatur, IL

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Director Operational Cost Excellence - Decatur, IL Senior Director Operational Cost Excellence - Decatur, Illinois or other Major Plant locations ADM is seeking for Senior Director Operational Cost Excellence to directly influence Business Unit margin performance by improving operational capability rather than relying on short-term cost containment. Success in this position creates durable competitive advantage through higher asset productivity, lower variability, and improved cost discipline. The Senior Director, Operational Cost Excellence is responsible for driving structural, sustainable cost improvement across manufacturing, supply chain, and asset-intensive operations. This role leads Business Unit-wide initiatives focused on productivity, yield improvement, energy optimization, reliability, and process capability using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The successful individual partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance to reduce cost per unit, improve asset utilization, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. The role ensures that operational improvements translate into verified EBITDA impact. Key Responsibilities Operational Productivity & Cost Reduction - Lead enterprise programs to reduce cost per ton/unit across manufacturing sites. - Identify and close performance gaps in OEE, yield, labor productivity, and overhead absorption. - Standardize productivity metrics and benchmarking across plants. - Drive structural cost improvements vs. short-term expense cuts. Lean Six Sigma Deployment - Sponsor and govern Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) initiatives across operations. - Partner with Master Black Belts and plant CI leaders to prioritize high-impact projects. - Ensure project selection aligns with enterprise financial goals. - Institutionalize control-phase sustainability practices. Yield & Process Optimization - Lead yield variance analysis

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