Role OverviewAn opportunity has arisen for a
Plant Manager based in
Houston, Texas. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer's needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on the day-to-day management of plant issues.
Position Title: Business area: Liquid Products
Division: Westway Feed Products
Location: Houston, Texas
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: On site
Key Accountabilities - Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees including administrative staff.
- Coordination of production and goods receiving, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled correctly.
- Makes recommendations for improvements regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
- Planning and coordinating customer service activities for the plant.
- Enforcing company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
- Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending are followed.
- Coordinating the logistics and movement of product to customers.
- Planning, development and completion of record keeping programs.
- Assist with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
- Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner, working to generate respect and encouraging active learning.
- Leads recruitment, training & development, performance and compensation management, time-off/leave policies and discipline for employees
- Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through to resolution in a timely manner.
Skills and Experience To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience required ideally from agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations or food manufacturing.
- Educated to bachelor's degree level is highly preferred.
- Experience with the broad, multi-mode bulk liquid handling including truck, shipping and rail.
- Good general engineering and maintenance knowledge of equipment including steam boilers, compressors, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems.
- Previous experience launching continuous improvement initiatives is desirable, with a yellow or green belt certificate highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with truck, bulk and inventory programs, alongside MS windows applications and plant automation software.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques used in planning, budgeting, reporting and staffing.
- Ability to work effectively with others, has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Effective communication, verbally and in writing, and good presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to resolve and overcome issues, problems and roadblocks to meet objectives.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Offer We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Westway Values Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Passion for Service, Business Insight Westway's values guide our pursuit of providing a safe and rewarding environment for our employees while helping our customers to thrive.
