Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Manager based in Hereford, Texas. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer’s needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on 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 for 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 to include, but are not limited to:

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Leads recruitment, training & development, performance and compensation management, time-off/leave policies and discipline for employees
• Coordination of production and goods receiving, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Makes recommendations for improvements regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Planning and coordinating customer service activities for the plant.
• Enforcing 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 are followed.
• Coordinating the logistics and movement of product to customers.
• Planning, development and completion of record keeping programs.
• Assist with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner, working to generate respect and encouraging active learning.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through to resolution in a timely manner.

Skills and Expertise:

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.

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience required ideally from agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations or food manufacturing.
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level is highly preferred.
• Experience with the 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, with 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, has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication, verbally and in writing, and 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.

Our Westway 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.

Our 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 focussed 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.

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