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Bunge · 2 days ago

Production Manager

Decatur, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions provider that connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel globally. The Production Manager will ensure smooth operations at the Oilseed Crush production facility, focusing on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Food Processing

Hiring Manager

Haley Nunn

Responsibilities

Champion Safety: Cultivate a proactive safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated, and employees and management share a commitment to a safe working environment

Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee assigned production activities to optimize efficiency and meet production targets

Manage and Improve Sanitation: Manage monthly sanitation inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly and effectively

Track and Report Progress: Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and track productivity gains

Provide Leadership and Support: Support and develop Crush Supervisors by providing guidance on operational issues and troubleshooting

Plan and Coordinate: Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns and coordinating maintenance activities

Ensure Compliance: Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs (where applicable) and work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations

Lead Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement Operations Excellence plans to achieve safety, quality, and production goals, driving continuous improvement throughout the facility. Support continuous improvement activities and facilitate the implementation of changes within the facility. Track and manage product yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability

Support Team Success: Participate in the new employee selection process and assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues, including participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed

Contribute to Production Meetings: Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed and ensure alignment across all production operations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringOilseed Crushing ExperienceProcess Safety ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent progressive experience (10+ years) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related industrial operations

Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software as needed

Ability to work a standard schedule with on-call availability (24/7) as needed