Total Process Safety Program Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Total Process Safety Program Manager- Decatur, IL

Position Overview

TPS Program Manager- Decatur Corn Plant reporting to the site EHS Manager

As a TPS Program Manager at the Decatur Corn Plant, you'll be at the forefront of leading change. Your role will be to own the implementation and continuous improvement of the Total Process Safety (TPS) program, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. You'll be a key leader working across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS to embed process safety principles into the culture of the site. You'll leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to engage our diverse workforce-from frontline employees to senior leadership-in advancing our TPS program.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of the TPS program for the facility.
• Guide and advise the site TPS Committee and drive accountability for program objectives and action plans.
• Establish a strong process safety culture focused on continuous risk reduction and prevention of incidents.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report TPS performance metrics; partner with leadership to implement improvements.
• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), and related risk assessments.
• Serve as a key reviewer and approver for Management of Change (MOC) requests.
• Provide TPS training and coaching to engineers, supervisors, and frontline employees.
• Support capital and improvement projects by integrating TPS requirements into design and execution.
• Lead internal TPS audits and support corporate or regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with the TPS Technology Team to align site initiatives with corporate goals.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Ideally 10 years of experience in process safety or related roles within chemical manufacturing, refining, or agricultural business.
• Proven leadership in implementing PSM/TPS/RMP programs and managing cross-functional teams.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of OSHA PSM standards and the 14 elements of Process Safety Management.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, API, IEEE, HACCP, ISO 45001).
• Skills: Strong leadership, change management, and program management capabilities. This position will initially have oversight over 6 direct reports.

Physical Demands

• Work in a plant environment, including climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in confined spaces and at heights.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and computer work.
• Must be able to work adjusted hours as needed and maintain prompt attendance.
• Exposure to potential chemical and food allergens inherent to the facility.

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.

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