Your JobKoch Fertilizer is seeking a Turnaround Manager to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa! In your role as Turnaround Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of plant turnarounds-critical projects that ensure our facility operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed schedules, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in turnaround processes. Your ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize safety, and deliver results will directly impact our plant's performance and long-term value creation. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise, develop innovative solutions, and make a meaningful contribution to both our team and the broader agricultural community.
This role works a 9/80 (Monday-Thurs, every other Friday) schedule with night and weekend coverage based on demand.
What You Will Do- Accountable for the safe, timely, and profitable delivery of Turnarounds and Outages at the Fort Dodge site.
- Shares accountability for establishing the Turnaround charter's vision and is responsible for ensuring efficient preparation and execution of Turnarounds and Planned and Unplanned Events. This involves developing strong relationships with the site, and other capabilities and setting clear expectations with all stakeholders to ensure TA deliverables are met.
- Ensure the site is leveraging the best technology, systems/solutions, and workflows that are consistent with KAES processes to most efficiently execute the TA/Outage.
- Responsible for utilizing established tools and metrics that allows the organization to identify and mitigate event risks proactively.
- Partner with the Turnaround capability leaders and key stakeholders to meet the milestones for each TA and Outage phases. This includes collaborating in and facilitating the work scope collection process, planning and scheduling, operations plans, event forecasting, etc.
- Travel up to 25% of the time, supporting other sites in the execution of turnarounds, as needed. Timing of travel will fluctuate based on turnaround execution dates.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Experience in industrial plant settings
- 2+ years of experience in asset reliability, maintenance, construction management, or project management in a manufacturing facility
- Previous major turnaround experience
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to work in hot, cold and inclement climate conditions
- Required to wear all PPE per site safety procedures
- Must be able to work extended shifts, days, nights and or weekends as necessary
- Must be able to work in congested areas, be able to climb stairs and ladders as necessary
What Will Put You Ahead- Experience working with Planning Systems (i.e. Maximo, Primavera P6, etc.)
- Previous leadership experience
- Experience managing capital projects
This role does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.
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Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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