Sr. Director, Global Proprietary Manufacturing

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and VSP

Retirement program with generous match

Tuition assistance for education

Paid holidays, volunteering, vacation,

Culture of care and safety emphasis

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. seeks a Sr. Director, Global Proprietary Manufacturing to lead Loveland Products’ manufacturing network globally, including third-party tolling. The role sets safety expectations, drives process safety, and ensures environmental performance across locations in the US, Brazil, and Australia.

You will partner with marketing and sales on budgeting and new product introductions, while strengthening the talent pipeline and customer focus to support worldwide growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Chemistry degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated leadership in process safety management and environmental performance.
• Experience leading world-scale chemical plants and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a world-class manufacturing organization with safety as the foundation.
• Oversee and manage production facilities in the US, Brazil, and Australia.
• Review and implement manufacturing standards, processes and operating discipline.
• Liaise with supply chain to optimize manufacturing and distribution networks.
• Collaborate with Midstream to execute a global supply chain plan for 1800+ locations.
• Partner with marketing/sales on budgeting and new product introductions, including SH&E.
• Strengthen customer focus and deliver reliable service to the field.
• Develop leadership and a strong talent pipeline for future growth.

Skills

Global manufacturing leadership

Process safety management

Safety culture development

Supply chain alignment

Cost of Goods Sold awareness

Supply chain coordination

Education

Engineering or Chemistry degree

Tools

SAP manufacturing systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Director, Global Proprietary Manufacturing (35037)

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Reporting directly to the Sr. VP of Upstream Nitrogen and Proprietary Product Operations, the Sr. Director of Global Proprietary Manufacturing will be responsible for Loveland Products’ global chemical and fertilizer manufacturing network, including third-party tolling, engineering and capital execution. The role will set safety expectations across the network and be accountable for strengthening process safety, employee safety and environmental performance. The network includes locations in the U.S., Brazil and Australia that manufacture Loveland Products proprietary nutritionals, herbicides, insecticides, animal health products and adjuvants for bulk and packaged distribution.

What You'll Do:

• Build and lead a world-class manufacturing organization with an uncompromising commitment to process safety, employee safety and environmental performance while reliably serving the Downstream network
• Oversee and manage the production facilities in the US, Brazil, and Australia
• Review and implement best-in-class manufacturing standards, processes and operating discipline, with safety as the foundation
• Liaise with other supply chain functions to optimize the overall manufacturing and distribution network
• Work closely with Midstream to execute an overall supply chain plan and strategy to serve the 1800+ locations throughout the world
• Partner with the Loveland Products marketing and sales teams on budgeting and new product introduction planning, including regulatory and SH&E requirements
• Strengthen customer focus across the manufacturing network and deliver reliable, responsive service to the field
• Build leadership capability and a strong talent pipeline to support the future growth of Nutrien Ag Solutions

What You'll Bring:

• 20+ years in chemical manufacturing leadership and 5+ years of safely leading world scale chemical plants
• Engineering or Chemistry degree from an accredited university
• Demonstrated leadership in process safety management (PSM), employee safety and environmental performance, including the ability to strengthen safety culture, establish operating discipline and deliver sustained world-class performance
• Demonstrated experience leading reliability and maintenance programs that improve equipment availability and support sustained production performance
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing operating cost management and P/L impact to Cost of Goods Sold
• Warehouse operations management and packaging systems
• Thorough understanding of environmental permitting requirements and operating expectations across applicable jurisdictions
• Experience with SAP manufacturing systems
• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus
• International experience is a plus

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuitionassistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL, is between $169,100 - $265,650. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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