Refinery Operations Manager

Location: Decatur, Alabama, United States A Day in the Life Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity. What You'll Be Doing Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common understanding. Oversee assigned facility production activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency. Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor and ensure corrective actions are completed as necessary. Track and report facility productivity improvements. Approve daily reports and KPRs for department, may be responsible for two or more departments. Support and develop Crush, Refinery, Milling and/or Packaging Supervisors in operations issues and troubleshooting. Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns. Oversee the Process Safety Management programs, where applicable. Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects. Develop and drive Operations Excellence Plans to help meet safety, quality and production goals and show continuous improvement throughout the facility. Support continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the facility. Monitor KPR's throughout the facility and help develop plans to bring teams in line with Operations Excellence goals. Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned. Monitor and manage product yields. Participate in new employee selection process. Assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as necessary. Demonstrate Bunge's Core Values: Act as One Team, Drive for Excellence, and Do What's Right. Perform other duties as assigned. Skill/Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or related field or equivalent progressive experience of 10+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities in support of industrial operations is required. Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages, as needed. Work Schedule: Standard (On-call 24/7 as needed). Benefits Health Benefits – choices for medical, dental and vision plans. 401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4%. Family Support – 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. Tuition Reimbursement – $5,000 annually. Time Off – generous PTO based on professional work experience: 0‑9 years: 25 days; 10‑19 years: 30 days; 20+ years: 35 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr