Operations Shift Manager

Responsibilities

• Support and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) policies and procedures, addressing any concerns promptly and adhering to safe operating procedures for equipment and chemical handling
• Oversee all areas of biodiesel production, including utilities, wastewater, lab, and logistics, during safe startup, operation, and shutdown of the plant
• Provide leadership and direct management for plant operators to ensure top performance and growth
• Maintain accurate records and logs of activities, operating conditions, and report any changes in process/equipment performance
• Lead or actively participate in incident investigations and near-miss reporting, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are documented, tracked, and closed in a timely manner
• Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency response during the shift, including plant evacuations, chemical releases, and equipment failures, ensuring all personnel follow established emergency procedures
• Oversee and monitor contractors working on site during the shift, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with Seaboard's safety standards and permitting requirements
• Cook up-to-date with logistics on product and co-product shipments, incoming feedstock deliveries, and storage availability, while ensuring required certification in accordance with BQ-9000 standards
• Promptly communicate to the Operations Superintendent any unplanned plant outages, major equipment failures, significant production losses, or situations requiring decisions beyond the scope of the Shift Manager's authority, ensuring leadership is informed and engaged in a timely manner

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to effectively communicate in meetings with all levels of plant personnel
• Strong attention to detail and aptitude for sustained focus required
• Ability to lead a team by example and support others in their professional development, especially in high-performance or safety-critical environments
• Associate degree in process technology or related STEM field preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, especially in a process control or operator capacity preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical process safety, including safe handling procedures for hazardous materials, is strongly preferred
• Certifications in process operations, equipment maintenance, or safety-related fields (e.g., OSHA, Hazardous Materials Handling) are highly desirable
• Familiar with product quality program, for example BQ-9000, ISO-9001, HACCP
• Basic mechanical skills and understanding of plant equipment to perform routine checks, troubleshoot issues, and assist with minor repairs and preventative maintenance preferred