Production Manager

A Day in the Life

Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common understanding.
• Oversee assigned facility production activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency.
• Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor and ensure corrective actions are completed as necessary.
• Track and report facility productivity improvements.
• Approve daily reports and KPRs for department, may be responsible for two or more departments.
• Support and develop Crush, Refinery, Milling and/or Packaging Supervisors in operations issues and trouble shooting.
• Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns.
• Oversee the Process Safety Management programs, where applicable.
• Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects.
• Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the facility.
• Monitor KPR’s throughout the facility and help develop plans to bring teams in line with Operations Excellence goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned.
• Monitor and manage product yields.
• Participate in new employee selection process.
• Assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skill/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or related field or equivalent progressive experience of 10+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities in support of industrial operations is required.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages, as needed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
• The compensation range for this position is $130,790.00-$147,150.00. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Work Schedule

Standard (On-call 24/7 as needed)

Company Information

A Day in the Life: Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.