Production Manager

A Day in the Life:
As a Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Oilseed Crush production facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager and a team of dedicated supervisors, you will contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Champion Safety:Cultivate a proactive safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated, and employees and management share a commitment to a safe working environment.
• Drive Operational Excellence:Oversee assigned production activities to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
• Manage and Improve Sanitation:Manage monthly sanitation inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly and effectively.
• Track and Report Progress:Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and track productivity gains.
• Provide Leadership and Support:Support and develop Crush Supervisors by providing guidance on operational issues and troubleshooting.
• Plan and Coordinate:Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Ensure Compliance:Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs (where applicable) and work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Lead Continuous Improvement:Develop and implement Operations Excellence plans to achieve safety, quality, and production goals, driving continuous improvement throughout the facility. Support continuous improvement activities and facilitate the implementation of changes within the facility. Track and manage product yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Support Team Success:Participate in the new employee selection process and assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues, including participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Contribute to Production Meetings:Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed and ensure alignment across all production operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent progressive experience (10+ years) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related industrial operations.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software as needed.
• Ability to work a standard schedule with on-call availability (24/7) as needed.

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• • We Are One Team-Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
  • We Lead The Way-Agile, Empowered, Innovative
  • We Do What's Right-Safely, Sustainably, with Integrity

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 - 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 - 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days