Plant Manager

Job Description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Manager based in Catoosa, Oklahoma, to take full responsibility and oversight of the facility. This position is responsible for all aspects of the plant including the P&L and budgeting responsibility. Managing plant operators, and partnering with environmental health and safety manager as well as working closely with the commercial, finance and human resources groups in meeting the objectives of the plant.

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 :

Managerial :

• Implements a zero-incident culture with a focus on elimination of incidents and hazards and preventing any damage to the environment
• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with regulations, terminal rules, quality standards and company policies
• Maintains proficient communication with Health & Safety, Environment, Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics and Sales departments
• Manages the P&L to meet regional and corporate financial goals
• Maintains capital assets and manages capital improvements and construction projects associated with plant upgrades or new installations
• Management of employees including hiring, discipline process, employee performance reviews, the safety of employees and the management of safety programs
• Facilitation and development of customer relations and service using a quantitative, quality-based approach
• Stays abreast of changes in working conditions or new technology that could increase the safety and efficiency of the operations
• Initiates and supports improvement plans for employees to succeed in their efforts to achieve the goals of the department
• Implements company policies on worker safety, safety regulations, company policies / procedures and work rules

Operational :

Skills and Expertise

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

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.