Assistant Refinery Manager

Location

Upper Sandusky, OH, United States of America

JR0089608

Professional Areas:
Operations, Engineering and Maintenance

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork; we operate in over 100 countries and employ approximately 18,000 people globally.

This position assists in the management of the refining and packaging process of a soybean crushing and refining plant. The primary function is to ensure that the operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with government regulations and Company standards.

• Completes regular checks of refinery and packaging staff and equipment to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed and Company standards are met
• Maintains proper coverage by managing the refinery and packaging staffing schedule
• Maintains inventory of supplies to ensure efficient refining and packaging operations
• Makes improvements to the refining process as necessary to maximize efficiency, increase product quality and/or lower costs
• Responds to operational issues or alarms and leads investigations and troubleshoots for resolution as necessary
• Collects, records and analyzes data to optimize efficiencies and product quality
• Serves as the liaison between the Refinery Manager and the refinery and packaging staff
• Notifies the Refinery Manager of potential safety hazards, equipment failures, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents
• Reports any equipment issues to maintenance staff
• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident
• Participates in preparing and managing the budget for the Refinery operation, including capital expenses
• Serves as coach of the Refinery and Packaging areas by encouraging team participation in maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Provide an injury-free work environment for employees, staff, contractors, visitors through engagement, JHAs, training programs, good maintenance practices, LDC standards/policies, and proactive elimination of exposures. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. Implement and maintain 5S practices in the workplace. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with 5S standards
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout all the employees at refining/packaging area for safety leadership, problem solving and cost reduction. Facilitate team meetings to brainstorm and implement improvement ideas. Monitor progress and measure the impact of improvement initiatives

• Serves as back-up to manage the Utilities and Packaging operations to meet facility needs and production goals
• Delivers job-related training to staff to increase efficiency and safety
• Coaches staff on the Company's performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback
• Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

• BS degree in Engineering or Technical Science and/or equivalent work experience

• Proven track record of successfully implementing effective production processes
• 3 years of supervisory/management experience in an industrial setting, preferably in the seed oil industry

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
• Ability to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending
• Ability to move manufacturing materials and products of 50 pounds or more
• Ability to drive processes for results
• Effective Leadership skills
• Valid driver’s license

• General knowledge of soybean or other seed processing operations
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management
• Knowledge of ISO 9000
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements the facility operates…