Primient · 4 hours ago
Global Refinery Team Lead
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expPrimient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Global Refinery Team Lead will manage a process improvement team and drive efficiency improvements within the refinery network, focusing on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage a process improvement team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery managers in a matrix-based structure
Benchmark refinery performance both internally and externally and develop action plans to support cost-effectiveness
Implement refinery practices focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency
Optimize costs through process improvements and capital projects, conduct feasibility studies and financial analysis for significant capital investments
Identify and test new technologies and process ingredients in collaboration with the Global Operations Support Team
Provide technical training to refinery engineers, organizing sessions during team meetings and Corn College
Collaborate with procurement to develop sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients
Travel requirements average around 30%, primarily within the United States
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold an Engineering degree
At least five years of industrial experience in corn sweetener refining or a related field
Demonstrated commitment to safety
Technical leadership experience, preferably in a matrix organization, with a track record of meeting key performance indicators
Ability to effectively collaborate within diverse teams and function as both a contributor and leader
Strong communication and listening abilities, with skills in articulating information clearly
Customer-oriented approach toward internal and external stakeholders, and capacity to establish and maintain professional relationships
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Company
Primient
Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Stutelberg
CEO
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