Production Manager

A Day in the Life

Responsible for safe and efficient day‑to‑day operations of crush, refinery, milling or packaging. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.

• Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management share a common commitment to safety.
• Oversee assigned facility production activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations run at the highest level of efficiency.
• Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor, and ensure corrective actions are completed as needed.
• Track and report facility productivity improvements.
• Approve daily reports and KPRs for the department, and may be responsible for two or more departments.
• Support and develop Crush, Refinery, Milling and/or Packaging Supervisors in operations issues and troubleshooting.
• Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns.
• Oversee the Process Safety Management programs where applicable.
• Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects.
• Develop and drive Operations Excellence Plans to meet safety, quality, and production goals, fostering continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Support continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any facility changes.
• Monitor KPRs throughout the facility and help develop plans to align teams with Operations Excellence goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed and ensure all production operations management activities are aligned.
• Monitor and manage product yields.
• Participate in the new employee selection process.
• Assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent progressive experience of 10+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related activities supporting industrial operations.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages as needed.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Standard (On‑call 24/7 as needed).

• Health Benefits:
  
  Options for medical, dental, and vision plans that meet individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Automatic 5% company contribution and up to 4% match.
• Family Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to $5,000 annually.
• Time Off:
  Generous PTO based on professional experience.
  • 0‑9 years: 25 days
  • 10‑19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

The compensation range for this position is $–$. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Location: Channahon, Illinois, United States.
Requisition Number: 46153.