Production Manager

Decatur, IN

Job Description


City : Decatur State : Indiana (US-IN) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 40743

A Day in the Life:
As a Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Oilseed Crush production facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager and a team of dedicated supervisors, you will contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Champion Safety:Cultivate a proactive safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated, and employees and management share a commitment to a safe working environment.
  • Drive Operational Excellence:Oversee assigned production activities to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
  • Manage and Improve Sanitation:Manage monthly sanitation inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly and effectively.
  • Track and Report Progress:Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and track productivity gains.
  • Provide Leadership and Support:Support and develop Crush Supervisors by providing guidance on operational issues and troubleshooting.
  • Plan and Coordinate:Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns and coordinating maintenance activities.
  • Ensure Compliance:Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs (where applicable) and work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement Operations Excellence plans to achieve safety, quality, and production goals, driving continuous improvement throughout the facility. Support continuous improvement activities and facilitate the implementation of changes within the facility. Track and manage product yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
  • Support Team Success:Participate in the new employee selection process and assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues, including participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Contribute to Production Meetings:Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed and ensure alignment across all production operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Skills/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent progressive experience (10+ years) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related industrial operations.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software as needed.
  • Ability to work a standard schedule with on-call availability (24/7) as needed.

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 - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
  • 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 ~37,000 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


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City : Decatur State : Indiana (US-IN) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 40743

A Day in the Life:
As a Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Oilseed Crush production facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager and a team of dedicated supervisors, you will contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Champion Safety:Cultivate a proactive safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated, and employees and management share a commitment to a safe working environment.
  • Drive Operational Excellence:Oversee assigned production activities to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
  • Manage and Improve Sanitation:Manage monthly sanitation inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly and effectively.
  • Track and Report Progress:Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and track productivity gains.
  • Provide Leadership and Support:Support and develop Crush Supervisors by providing guidance on operational issues and troubleshooting.
  • Plan and Coordinate:Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns and coordinating maintenance activities.
  • Ensure Compliance:Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs (where applicable) and work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement Operations Excellence plans to achieve safety, quality, and production goals, driving continuous improvement throughout the facility. Support continuous improvement activities and facilitate the implementation of changes within the facility. Track and manage product yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
  • Support Team Success:Participate in the new employee selection process and assist Department Supervisors and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues, including participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Contribute to Production Meetings:Participate in daily production meetings to stay informed and ensure alignment across all production operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Skills/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent progressive experience (10+ years) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related industrial operations.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software as needed.
  • Ability to work a standard schedule with on-call availability (24/7) as needed.

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 - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
  • 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 ~37,000 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


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About Bunge

At Bunge (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to put quality food on the table, increase sustainability where we operate, strengthen global food security, and help communities prosper.

As the world’s leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats, we value our partnerships with farmers to improve the productivity and environmental efficiency of agriculture across our value chains and to bring quality products from where they’re grown to where they’re consumed.

At the same time, we collaborate with our customers to create and reimagine the future of food, developing tailored and innovative solutions to meet evolving dietary needs and trends in every part of the world.

Our Company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and we have more than 23,000 dedicated employees working across more than 350 facilities located in more than 40 countries.

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