SUMMARY:Directs overall operations for the production plant, milling activities, and surrounding site infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensure production schedules are executed safely and on target.
- Oversee all operational areas to maintain high quality and safety standards.
- Support site personnel in resolving technical challenges and staffing needs.
- Adjust production outputs according to material demands.
- Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance metrics for the facility.
- Develop and control operational budgets to optimize costs.
- Deliver regular performance updates and strategic reports to executive leadership.
- Maintain accurate logs for inventory control, safety inspections, compliance checklists, and plant finances.
- Ensure full adherence to local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
- Conduct routine site audits and inspections to verify regulatory and operational compliance.
- Evaluate machinery, authorize procurement of required materials, and coordinate maintenance teams to guarantee equipment readiness and site vehicle upkeep.
- Foster team growth by identifying training programs and establishing individual professional development plans.
REQUIREMENTS:- Availability to support continuous 24/7 operations, including off-hours response when needed.
- Flexibility to work varied shift schedules encompassing day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
- Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading change management initiatives.
- Hands-on experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Familiarity with PLC systems, industrial controls, and automation technologies.
- Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
CORE COMPETENCIES:- Drive for Results: Consistently achieves goals and maintains high performance under pressure.
- Innovation & Improvement: Introduces novel approaches to optimize plant processes and organizational success.
- Talent Management: Attracts top talent and develops individuals to align personal career goals with business needs.
- Collaboration: Fosters cross-functional partnerships to accomplish shared strategic objectives.
- Process Optimization: Identifies and implements efficient workflows with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Resourcefulness: Allocates and leverages equipment, materials, and personnel effectively.
- Team Leadership: Builds high-performing, diverse teams united around common operational goals.
- Problem Solving: Navigates complex, ambiguous information to solve operational challenges effectively.
