Production Area Manager II - Phos Acid (Pocatello, ID

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen and improve safety in the workplace through compliance with rules and regulations, safety, inspections, and training.
• Ensure environmental compliance through knowledge of requirements, providing clear expectations and guidance, and maintaining a high level of accountability.
• 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 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.
• Manage and be responsible for asset readiness, including workflow requirements, to achieve short-term, defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with ongoing reliability efforts by identifying bad actors, participating in root cause analysis, and working with Maintenance and Engineering on elimination plans through the capital planning process.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college/university preferred. Equivalent experience in Phosphate Operations will be considered.

Relevant Experience

Experience in Phosphate operations leading both salaried and hourly personnel. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, power point, word, outlook). Strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Ability to manage multiple priorities and understand the interrelations within an industrial facility. Strong understanding of area process and equipment JDE and SAP experience preferred. Unionized workforce experience desired. Process improvement skills and the ability to teach and coach others preferred.

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.