Plant Director

About the role

This role will include primary responsibility for all local operations and staff, production plans, engineering and maintenance programs, safety programs and shipping/receiving logistics for a site with a staff of approximately 100 full-time employees.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements group procedures and policies in order to effectively direct, control, optimize, and monitor the production of fermentation-derived clean label preservatives.
• Partners closely with Product Management to identify and prioritize production plans to ensure key business priorities are met.
• Partners directly with the BioFermentation business and Process Technology leadership to deliver on the growth strategy for the pillar, build out fermentation-based capabilities and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to the most strategic areas.

Qualifications

• BS Degree required; Master Degree preferred.
• Strong people leadership skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proven technical knowledge and skills of the fermentation process.
• Local to or willing to relocate to Rochester, MN.

Skills

• Technical expertise in fermentation and fermentation operations, with experience running both aseptic and hygienic fermentation processes.
• Expertise in downstream process fermentation broths, including centrifugation, filtration, evaporation and spray drying is also preferred.
• Strong people leadership skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams spanning Manufacturing, Process Sciences, R&D, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate cross-functionally.

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $239,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual bonus
• HSA and FSA
• Generous paid time off policy
• 401k matching