Plant Manager

Westway Feed Products LLC; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading feed manufacturing company in Clovis, New Mexico, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations, ensure safety, and manage efficiency at the facility. The ideal candidate will have significant manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills. We value diversity and potential, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience required, ideally in relevant sectors.
• Experience with bulk liquid handling including truck, shipping, and rail.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of bulk and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the plant employees.
• Lead recruitment, training & development, performance management.
• Ensure all production follows company policies and regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Automation systems

MS Windows applications

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Manager based in Clovis, New Mexico. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety and profitability. The manager will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customers' needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on a range of regional and global projects, support the day-to-day management of plant issues.

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

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities – a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the plant employees.
• Lead recruitment, training & development, performance and compensation management, time-off/leave policies and discipline for employees.
• Coordinate production and goods receiving, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Make recommendations for improvements regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Plan and coordinate customer service activities for the plant.
• Enforce company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensure all production is carried out as per company policies and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending are followed.
• Coordinate the logistics and movement of product to customers.
• Plan, develop and complete record-keeping programs.
• Assist with plant audits and complete special projects as requested by management.
• Interact and communicate with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner, working to generate respect and encouraging active learning.
• Takes initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through to resolution in a timely manner.

Skills and Expertise

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience required, ideally from agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with broad, multi-mode bulk liquid handling including truck, shipping and rail.
• Good general engineering and maintenance knowledge of equipment including steam boilers, compressors, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems.
• Previous experience launching continuous improvement initiatives is desirable; a yellow or green belt certificate highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with truck, bulk and inventory programs, alongside MS Windows applications and plant automation software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques used in planning, budgeting, reporting and staffing.
• Ability to work effectively with others; strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, with good presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to resolve and overcome issues, problems and roadblocks to meet objectives.

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.

Values

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.

Commitment

We share the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focused on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Production

Industries

Farming, Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, and Animal Feed Manufacturing