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This position has primary responsibility for managing plant operations, and developing/administering production policies and programs, for a soybean crushing, refining, lecithin and packaging asset. Primary functions are to maximize productivity and product quality, while minimizing costs, and to ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and productivity standards. In addition, this position also ensures that standards in the following areas are met: emergency management, maintenance, security, facility up-keep, housekeeping and customer service. Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions Directs the operation of the plant facility, establishes performance objectives for operation, budgets and schedules, and ensures all required safety and environmental regulations are complied with, while producing the quantity and quality of the product required. Develops and monitors production schedules to ensure that completed products are shipped on time and in accordance with customer expectations. Initiates cost reduction improvements and production procedures to ensure that production objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner. Controls the impact of operations on the environment by monitoring quality of plant effluents and emissions, coordinates efforts with Area Managers to ensure plant-wide compliance. Ensures effective communication throughout the facility; promotes teamwork and implements beneficial training methods. Leads efforts in the determination of proper staffing for departments and participates in recruitment efforts, talent development, personnel development plans and the performance appraisal process, providing input as needed and approving all evaluations. Participates in long-range planning decisions, recommends capital improvements and has budget and cost responsibilities. Supports and administers approved Company policies, participates in the formulation of new Company policies which affect plant employees, clearly communicates Company policies and objectives throughout the plant. Other duties as assigned Experience Basic qualification: 10 years of industrial management experience At least 3 years of experience managing an oilseed processing operation (crushing or refining) Preferred qualification: Hands-on involvement with the construction completion and start-up of a oilseed processing facility, with a lead role in start-up planning, construction monitoring and commissioning Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Basic qualifications: Knowledge of applicable local government regulations, personnel policies, etc. Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations regarding EEO, safety, health and environmental management, etc. Knowledge necessary to accomplish the safe and timely startup of a processing plant Ability to effectively lead Production, Maintenance, Laboratory, Utility, Environmental, Health and Safety Managers and Team Leaders by exhibiting high ethical standards, engendering trust and empowering subordinates. Education BE / B.Tech Mechanical
