Production Manager

Bunge; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Plant Operations Manager in Destrehan, LA to oversee crush, refinery, milling and packaging operations, ensuring safe, efficient daily production and supporting the Plant Manager to improve productivity.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in related industrial operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage sanitation, safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing/chemical engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in related industrial operations.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools including Lotus Notes and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house and elevator operations for efficiency.
• Manage monthly sanitation inspections and ensure corrective actions.
• Track and report facility productivity improvements and daily KPIs (KPRs).
• Assist Plant Manager with annual shutdown planning and operations excellence initiatives.
• Support supervisor development and personnel investigations as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations management

Team development

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Word

Job description

City: Destrehan
State: Louisiana (US-LA)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 46923

A Day in the Life:

Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.

Position Details:

Work Schedule: Standard (On-call 24/7 as needed)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common goal of zero injuries.
• Oversee assigned facility production activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency.
• Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor and ensure corrective actions are completed as necessary.
• Track and report facility productivity improvements.
• Approve daily reports and KPRs for the may be responsible for two or more departments.
• Support and develop Crush, Refinery, Milling and/or Packaging Supervisors in operations issues and trouble shooting.
• Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns.
• Oversee the Process Safety Management programs, where applicable.
• Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects.
• Responsible for developing and driving Operations Excellence Plans to help meet safety, quality and production goals and show continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the facility.
• Monitor KPR's throughout the facility and help develop plans to bring teams in line with Operations Excellence goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned.
• Monitor and manage product yields.
• Participate in new employee selection process.
• Assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Demonstrate Bunge's Core Values: Act as One Team, Drive for Excellence, and Do What's Right.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or related field or equivalent progressive experience of 5+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities in support of industrial operations is required.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 - 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 - 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge