Soybean Refinery Manager

Overall Purpose and Objective of PositionThis position is responsible for all aspects of production and operations in the SBO Refinery & Packaging plants. This position includes supervision and coordination for utilities such as boiler and wastewater operations. This person will work independently with supervision to help develop and support the goals and strategies of the Company and the facility.Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Make improvements, propose, and follow Capital Expense Projects to the refinery, packaging & utility process as necessary to maximize efficiency, increase product quality and/or lower costsAccountable for all operational aspects of the refinery, packaging & utility process and efficient performance of production supervisor functions daily consistent with ensuring a safe workplace, meeting Key Performance Indicators, producing food safe product, and maintaining an environmentally sound facility Direct, maintain, and enforce safety programs for all personnel and plant equipmentEnsure all applicable government regulations are always metAssist in site construction management.  Ensure that project goals are met.  Prepare the plant for commissioning and startupComplete regular checks of refinery & utility staff and equipment to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed, and Company standards are metMaintain proper coverage by managing the refinery and Packaging staffing schedules.  Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff as neededPlan and manage the refinery, packaging & utility budget to meet facility needs and production goalsMaintain inventory of supplies to ensure efficient plant operation on Refinery, Utilities and Packaging operationsProvides direct input and monitoring for Inventory Planning metrics targets (aggregate inventory targets, inventory health, production actuals vs. plan, production run length and storage capacity optimization)Provides input and insight by performing root cause analysis and developing action plans to close gaps between target and actual measures/process deviationsPlans and manages Refinery, Utilities and Packaging operations to meet facility needs and production goalsRespond to the refinery, packaging & utility issues or alarms and lead investigations as necessaryCollect, record, and analyze refinery data to optimize efficiencies and product qualityServe as the liaison between the Facility Manager and the Refinery, Utilities and Packaging operations  staffNotify the Plant Manager of potential safety hazards, equipment failures, operational inconsistencies, and employee incidentsReport any refinery, packaging & utility equipment issues to maintenance staffDeliver job-related training to the refinery, packaging & utility staff to increase efficiency and safetyCoach staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provide ongoing performance feedbackDevelop training and operating procedures as needed / directedDevelop and implement production and quality measurement and control systemsReview operations with technical or administrative resources to resolve production opportunities, improve efficiency, or otherwise reduce costOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facility Manager or other executivesSafety Health and Environment (SHE) ResponsibilitiesIs an active member of the facility SHE ProgramMaintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered toEnsures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning workEnsures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe mannerEnsures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable                                                                  Company Conformance StatementsIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervisionInteract professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the publicWork together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the CompanyOperate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policyWorking ConditionsContinuous 24/7 plant operation with 8 hours of normal day, as well as off-shift call-in requirements when neededPhysical Effort: Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal Protective Equipment will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergenciesPhysical Environment:   Work in a continuous 24/7 plant operation with regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noiseMental Stress:  Must be well organized, self motivated and be able to work effectively under pressure or unexpected timelinesEmployee SupervisionSupervises departments and direct reportsDecision Making/AccountabilityDirects workflow and direct reports to ensure peak production efficiencies and product qualityEmploys an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing complianceInvestigates and resolves any production issuesParticipates in plant start-ups and shutdowns as required