Plant Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Manager based in Clovis, New Mexico
. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety and profitability. The manager will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customers' needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on a range of regional and global projects, support the day-to-day management of plant issues.

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost-effective livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products.

The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities – a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the plant employees.
• Lead recruitment, training & development, performance and compensation management, time-off/leave policies and discipline for employees.
• Coordinate production and goods receiving, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Make recommendations for improvements regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Plan and coordinate customer service activities for the plant.
• Enforce company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensure all production is carried out as per company policies and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending are followed.
• Coordinate the logistics and movement of product to customers.
• Plan, develop and complete record-keeping programs.
• Assist with plant audits and complete special projects as requested by management.
• Interact and communicate with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner, working to generate respect and encouraging active learning.
• Takes initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through to resolution in a timely manner.

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience required, ideally from agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with 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; 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; strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, with 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.

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive…