Downstream Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations for the Biolys, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Utilities plants.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Oversee production performance, product quality, scheduling, and cost management.
• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Cook up maintenance activities and support capital improvement projects.
• Develop department budgets and manage operating expenses.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop operations personnel.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Fermentation, and other site teams to support plant operations and achieve production goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related science field.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and supporting capital projects.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Pay

Performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits are offered.

Schedule

Hybrid and flexible working environments are provided.

Benefits

#SmartWork is available.