Assistant Plant Manager

Westway Feed Products LLC; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Westway Feed Products LLC in Hereford, Texas, is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive efficiency and safety, and ensure customer service standards are met.

This role oversees production planning, order fulfillment, and coordination with the plant manager, with opportunities to contribute to regional and global projects. The position requires hands-on leadership, strong compliance knowledge and a willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a plant, refinery or tank vessel environment.
• Experience and knowledge of staff supervision.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret documents such as regulations, policies and reports.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions and complaints from staff, co-workers, management and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software related to our operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards including hot work, working from heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Assists the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, time-off and discipline.
• Coordinates production and receiving, and ensures orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service activities in consultation with the plant manager, acts as a contact for customers in conjunction with plant manager.
• Enforces company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending, and coordinating the logistics and movement of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs.
• Assists with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports team efforts, actively working to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperation, and active learning from team members.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance understanding

Effective communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Flexible and overtime-ready

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a great opportunity for someone to join us as an Assistant Plant Manager based in Hereford, Texas. The role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our facility, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety while meeting customer needs and service expectations. The position will oversee the effective handling of all orders and support the day-to-day management and resolution of plant issues. Working within our highly diverse business, this role will also have the opportunity to make a real impact through involvement in a range of regional and global projects, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Position Title:

Business area: Liquid Products

Location: Hereford, Texas

Position Type: Full-time

Business Overview

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 for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway, a division within ED&F Man, is owned by Hartree Partners, LP a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs around 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Key Accountabilities:

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Assists the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, time-off and discipline.
• Coordinates production and receiving, and ensures orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service activities in consultation with the plant manager, acts as a contact for customers in conjunction with plant manager.
• Enforces company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending, and coordinating the logistics and movement of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs.
• Assists with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports team efforts, actively working to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperation, and active learning from team members.

Skills and Experience:

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years' experience in a plant, refinery or tank vessel environment.
• Experience and knowledge of staff supervision.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret documents such as regulations, policies and reports.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions and complaints from staff, co- workers, management and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software related to our operations.
• Knowledge of local pertinent laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of safely working with chemicals and hazardous substances would be advantageous.
• Flexible and comfortable working outside, completing shifts and overtime as necessary, including weekends or evenings.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards including hot work, working from heights and confined spaces.
• Able to work at height without limitations and in confined places including railcars, truck trailers and tanks.
• Previous experience of operating forklift trucks would be beneficial.

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.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Passion for Service, Business Insight

Westway's values guide our pursuit of providing a safe and rewarding environment for our employees while helping our customers to thrive.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.