Production Area Manager II - Phos Acid; Pocatello

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Incumbents in this position provide leadership and direction in the effective operation and maintenance of equipment and processes in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Supervise, schedule, evaluate, train, and motivate hourly personnel. Maintain high level of confidentiality. The incumbent is also expected to provide leadership in process, organizational, and personnel improvement efforts.

He/she will also perform at a high level in positively relating to others and positively representing to others the views of his/her leadership. The incumbent will be a proactive maintenance and operations leader, identifying process and equipment vulnerabilities and creating plans to act upon findings. Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems. Provide technical expertise as well as project management discipline for new construction, expansion, and general capital improvements in a variety of plant operating areas. This position oversees the majority of the “Wet Side” of the facility which generally consists of the Ore Receiving/Storage, Ore Dewatering, Phosphoric Acid Plant, and Phosphoric Acid Tank Farm.

• Strengthen and improve safety in the workplace through compliance with rules and regulations, safety, inspections, and training. Participate in and support the CARE about safety program. Encourage others to participate through your support of the program and influence as a leader.
• Ensure environmental compliance through knowledge of requirements, providing clear expectations and guidance, and maintaining a high level of accountability. Ensure compliance with sumps and pads program and coach operators and supervisors on best management practices as outlined by the Environmental Department.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and expectations.
• Lead the Production Supervisors for the Area and serve as a liaison to maintenance management, communicating appropriate information to the appropriate level, including daily expectations and messages of routine nature.
• Closely monitor execution of maintenance activities and ensure personnel (all disciplines/crafts) are working together to minimize downtime and maximize work effectiveness; flex resources and adjust plans to adapt to unforeseen conditions or circumstances.
• Set example, sustain open communications, coach hourly and salaried employees, and provide training opportunities, set goals, conduct performance evaluations, remedy employee work issues.
• Uphold respectful workplace policies, enforce work rules. Manage performance and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintain good lines of communication among departments, crews, and other supervisors.
• Set good housekeeping expectations and maintain standards.
• Support the production supervisors and serve as a liaison to maintenance management, communicating appropriate information to the appropriate level, including daily expectations and messages of routine nature.
• Effectively encourage new and innovative ways of thinking at all levels.
• Ensure personnel have access to the training and tools necessary to complete jobs safely and efficiently. Participate in new operator training meetings, walk throughs, and check-ins.
• Ensure procedures are up to date in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or Don Plant programs/policies (depending on area specific requirements).
• Assist in the development and execution of goals and expectations for the Production Department and cascade area specific expectations and goals down through the Team.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and ownership, solicit input…