Manager, Process Control

Career Opportunities: Manager, Process Control (35008) Requisition ID 35008 -Posted 10/22/2026 - NE Fairbury - Fairbury Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. What You'll Do: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Manufacturing Performance System Establish common KPI definitions, targets, dashboards, and performance-review standards Develop Tiered Performance Management and plant review routines Lead Yield and Usage reconciliation methodologies across manufacturing sites Identify, quantify, and prioritize material losses from raw-material through finished-product production Develop Manufacturing Cost-per-SKU visibility and cost-driver analysis Lead Standard vs. Actual manufacturing-cost analysis and improvement Develop conversion cost and productivity analytics Establish Manufacturing Quality Control governance and common QC standards Lead implementation of Statistical Process Control across critical manufacturing processes Develop process-capability methodology, including Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk Use SAP and laboratory/process information to identify trends, variability, and emerging process risks Connect raw-material characteristics, process parameters, finished-product quality, Yield/Usage, and financial impact Develop Power BI dashboards and analytical tools for Manufacturing performance Establish loss trees and systematic root-cause/problem-solving processes Lead cross-site performance benchmarking and best-practice replication Support performance-improvement initiatives at manufacturing sites Use the host plant, when applicable, as a lighthouse for piloting and demonstrating the Manufacturing Performance System before network deployment What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline Strong experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, scheduling, or plant logistics Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing capacity, constraints, campaigns, and production flow Experience with SAP production planning, routing, capacity, or related manufacturing master data preferred Strong understanding of S&OP/IBP/S&OE and the Manufacturing/Supply Chain interface Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to translate business demand into practical manufacturing execution strategies Experience influencing multiple plants and cross The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law. Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please submit a request through our Contact Us form or call View phone number on click.appcast.io in Canada and View phone number on click.appcast.io in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien #J-18808-Ljbffr Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc