Global Operations Support Team Manager - #1337782

Job DescriptionGlobal Operations Support Team Manager

Decatur, IL

Ready to take a big step forward in your leadership career? Join a manufacturing market leader that is investing in growth.

About Primient

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Investing in the future of [ Location ] : We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for to come.

Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of [ location ] and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Global Operation Support Team is responsible for providing technical support to Primient's Operations, and delivers a portfolio of projects to support the Company goals, focusing on cost optimization, operational improvements and development/implementation of new technologies.

The candidate will be a self-starter, a team player, and capable of productively interacting with a diverse group, ranging from technicians to plant managers to stakeholders. The candidate will manage a portfolio of projects to support and develop high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities: Area Manager

• Being a leader in all aspect of EHS
• Manage a portfolio of Operational Efficiency Improvement Projects. This includes overseeing ongoing projects, developing and prioritizing the portfolio, and implementation of projects in the manufacturing plants.
• Manage a team of process engineers and technicians who are leading process improvements projects, including:
• Setup, design, and execution of experiments at bench and pilot scale
• Evaluation and interpretation of experimental results
• Provide preliminary economic analysis/assessment of current and future candidate process concepts and technologies.
• Communicate frequently with key stakeholders to meet project goals and deadlines
• Ensure a training program is in place for technicians and other members of project teams on equipment use, data collection, and data analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective technical transfer from the pilot plant to production environments, including documentation of new/updated key process indicators (KPIs)
• Analyze opportunities as well as guide and plan actions around process improvement ideas
• Provide process engineering support for manufacturing operations
• Willingness to travel as required (generally
  

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:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5-10 years of industrial experience, preferably within the food or other GMP environment.
• Proven experience of being capable to lead and engage a team and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Practical hands-on expertise with equipment
• Experience in process development, experimental design, statistical analysis, process optimization, and scale-up
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and unit operations including centrifugation, evaporation, filtration, ion exchange, chromatography/SSMB and enzyme reactors.
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, SAP, Outlook, OSI PI
• A customer-focused approach and excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to build good relationships across different functions.
  
  

Additional Information

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Career development

Our organizational structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

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.

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 - t his 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 .

, Equity, & Belonging

We are passionate 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, thrive and progress.

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

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