Area Manager, Wet Mill

4 weeks ago


Macon, United States Primient Full time
Area Manager, Wet Mill | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

Our Area Manager role for the is key to the safety, efficiency, quality, production, cost, staffing and project management of our facility. You will become a go-to technical expert and a leader who is trusted to bring out the best in our people and technology.

This position ensures the organization, planning, direction, and control of process & technical changes/ improvements and technical documentation for a production unit.  The position provides the technical expertise to maintain, continuously develop, and improve the process to minimize cost, ensure the technical means for safe operation, high product quality, and guarantee the desired technical plant availability.  

Key responsibilities: Area Manager

  • Assure the defined technical availability of the production unit according to the production requirements, with continuous technical improvements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety, and care for the environment.

  • Plan, manage, and organize the engineering and technical support to the area.  This support includes maintenance activities, technical changes, project management and technical documentation

  • Provide seasoned process, maintenance, and project expertise, which combines mastery of process engineering with in-depth knowledge of the plant requirements.  Use mature engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long-term technical solutions.

  • Provide plant specific technical expertise on the application of new process developments, equipment innovations and state-of-the-art maintenance and project techniques, ensuring regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and technical documentation.

  • Management and development of shift coordinators and process operators. Provide leadership, guidance, and support their development.

  • Develop the area budget and together with the plant manager, the capital investment budget for the area.  Expected to be business oriented in his/her work and show a high level of cost awareness and cost responsibility.

About You

You will combine technical expertise, strong planning and management skills, and a talent for motivating and developing colleagues. We are also looking for:

  • A BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering with at least 10 years of engineering and plant experience is required.  
  • A track record as a coach, mentor, and developer of talent
  • Ability to independently manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and project team
  • An ability to drive to big picture goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail
  • An ability to quickly identify and drive to the optimal solution when presented with a series of constraints
  • Demonstrated ability in people management, strategic planning, risk management, change management, project management
  • Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholders
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.

Working with us in Decatur

Our Primient plant is the largest and most complex facility across our network, and has been part of the Decatur community for over 100 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and will continue to be a flagship facility for Primient. Today, more than 400 people work at our plant and administration building. We are proud of our strong union relations, our excellent safety record, and our local community outreach and service. Our promising future makes it an exciting place to be.

 

Decatur Relocation

Relocating to Decatur (or our region)

Located c. 180 miles south of Chicago, Decatur is home to around 70,000 people. Decatur scores well for livability, cost of living and schools – this is a place to enjoy the Midwest lifestyle. Our central location means it’s easy to get to Springfield, Bloomington, and Champaign. Chicago, St Louis and Indianapolis are within a 2.5-3-hour drive.    

Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $130,860.00 - $163,575.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay​

  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

  • Dental and vision insurance​

  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability​

  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

  • Paid holidays & vacation​

  • Floating days off​

  • Parental leave for new parents​

  • Employee resource groups​

  • Learning & development programs​

  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.



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