Refinery Superintendent

Refinery Superintendent

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee safety, food quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Key Accountabilities

Ensures employee safety, food safety and environmental compliance program standards and goals are implemented. Accountable for all internal and external operating and regulatory procedures. Including strategic and tactical execution in alignment with corporate EH&S, food safety, quality and regulatory functions as well as government regulations. Lead production and quality management deliverables to ensure customer, product and quality standard requirements are met within specifications. Establish and deploy operational priorities for Newark Refinery plant. Oversee the overall operational management of a single plant and implement operational efficiency improvements which may include standardization of plant information manufacturing systems, quality control, safety, production reliability excellence and maintenance and operators best practices. Leads, directs and controls capital and operating budgets for a single plant to achieve medium term outlook financial performance objectives set by the business. Ensure and hold direct reports accountable for meeting production deliverables and controlling operating expenses and established targets. Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean six sigma
• Two years of supervisory experience

Position information:

• Relocation will be provided for this position
• Work schedule: Dayshift, flexible to work on evenings and weekends as needed
• Position is based in Newark, CA

The expected salary for this position is $124K- $160K. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet