Plant Manager - Ne

Consider this: Bring your skills at new plant start-ups for this exceptional opportunity with the largest processor of their product West of the Mississippi. Well-established & managed, profitable, and growing company is looking to hire a Plant Manager for their new facility in Eastern Nebraska.
Reasons why this is a great job for the right person.

• Over 40 years of successful growth
• Supporting over 200K farmers in five states
• This is a 'greenfield' project - New Plant Start-Up
• Consistent track record of adding value to its member-owners
• Very pragmatic approach to operations
• Regular meetings with peers to share best practices
• $1.5 Billion in Capital Projects budgeted
• 100% Debt Free - they are paying cash for their expansion
• Track record of promoting from within
• This is a long-term career opportunity
• Consistent track record of profitability/bonuses
• Commodity-based processor
• Opportunity to build your own team

Benefits & Features
Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical PPO Plan Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Dental Vision
• Life Insurance Short/Long-term disability
• Salary Continuation 401k w/50% matching up to 6%

A True Pension Plan - Very impressive
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Competitive wages for the workforce
Monthly vehicle stipend
The role you will play:,
General Summary:
You will work closely with the Project Managers in learning all the intricacies of the new facility and its operation. You will learn all the company's policies, procedures, and SOPs and implement them upon the commissioning of the plant.
Once Start-Up is under way, you will:
Manage all aspects of the facility operations in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
Ensure successful execution of the short and long-term operations and objectives of the facility.
Duties Include:

• Develop, plan, and execute the capital and expense budgets for the facility.
• Be actively involved in the staffing of the plant and building your team.
• Develop an effective onboarding program for all new employees to ensure compliance with all of the company's policies and procedures.
• Supervise daily plant activities
• Review and report financial, operations, and production data.
• Learn and establish a positive working culture
• Oversee maintenance of plant inventory, including:
  1. Storage Inspection
  2. Product & Part Purchase Approval
  3. Transportation Coordination
• Develop and maintain a facility of cleanliness and safety
• Ensure that product quality complies with applicable protocols
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governing laws & regulations
• Select, recommend, evaluate, and approve internal candidates for positions within the plant
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate operations

Job Requirements
Details:
Community:

• Small rural well establish community
• Cost of living is 20.5% lower than the US average
• AG-based economy
• Many amenities for a community this size
• An hour from Omaha, NE

Background Profile :

• BS degree in Engineering/Science-Based along with a strong business acumen
• Experience with a Plant Start-Up or major plant expansion is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Plant Management Experience in commodities processing:
  1. Soybean
  2. Cottonseed
  3. Pine Tar
  4. Corn
• Knowledge of the multiple facets of producing a finished product from a raw source.
• Ability to operate RX Logix 5000 and RSS Linx
• Track record of compliance with industry regulations and guidelines, including
  1. NFPA
  2. EPA
  3. OSHA
  4. PSM
• NOPA Weigh Master Certification required.
• Able to establish and maintain an effective culture
• Ability to develop and maintain a motivated workforce
• Accomplished at establishing and working within budgets
• Track record of establishing and maintaining a culture of safety
• Skilled in compliance with applicable quality protocols
• Strong leadership skills with a history of identifying and promoting talent
• Excellent communicator at all levels in the organization
• Analytical thinker and adept problem-solver
• Requisite computer skills