• Own end-to-end performance reporting at the Decatur Corn & Cogen sites-establish consistent KPIs, reporting cadence, and visualization tools.
• Analyze data such as throughput, yields, energy and chemical usage, operating costs, unplanned downtime, and OEE/TEEP to identify key drivers and performance gaps.
• Proactively develop insights from multiple data sources (PowerBI, PI, Maximo, accounting reports) to uncover trends and guide decision-making.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for consolidating and interpreting site performance data to support strategic planning and execution.

• Partner with operations leaders to set annual and quarterly performance targets, ensuring alignment with BU strategic goals and X-matrix priorities.
• Lead the creation of site-level action plans tied to performance opportunities-assign ownership, define timelines, and track execution.
• Monitor ongoing progress and provide coaching, feedback, and course correction recommendations to drive accountability and results.

• Act as a key link between operations and finance-translating operational realities into financial implications and vice versa.
• Coordinate and perform month end close responsibilities, including inventory, load, and usage reconciliation.
• Engage with accounting and operations on streamlining month end close procedures to aid in accuracy and timeliness of results.
• Partner with Operational, Commercial, & Finance teams to maintain financial & volume forecasts.
• Lead plant cost analysis and variance reviews in collaboration with Finance; drive operational responses to budget and forecast deviations.
• Support annual planning activities by preparing, validating, and communicating production assumptions, usage forecasts, and capital justifications.
• Champion an "ownership mindset" within site teams for financial and operational performance metrics.

• Serve as a thought partner and performance coach to operations leaders, building leadership capability in data-driven decision making.
• Create transparency and accountability by communicating clear performance expectations and leading regular performance reviews.
• Engage in cross-site learning by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and successful improvement initiatives.
• Present Decatur Corn & Cogen performance topics in operations forums, leadership reviews, and planning sessions.

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of performance management systems, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Partner with IT, GBS, and Technical Centers to enhance data accuracy, availability, and ease of use for plant teams.
• Evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies to improve how we track, analyze, and act on performance data.

• Assist Technical Centers and site leaders with capital investment proposals-ensuring robust financial justification and ROI modeling.
• Participate in post-project lookbacks to assess whether benefits have been realized and identify process improvements for future investments.

• Embed performance excellence methodologies like Zero Loss Thinking, Focused Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis into daily routines.
• Provide coaching and training to plant teams on performance reporting, cost management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Contribute to capability development by mentoring new Performance Engineers or Operations Leaders interested in broader impact roles.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (MBA or financial coursework a plus)
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience with demonstrated financial and performance management acumen
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify gaps, and develop clear recommendations for action
• Effective communicator and influencer with experience engaging across all organizational levels
• Self-starter who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable managing across multiple sites
• Proficient in data visualization and performance tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel, PI, Maximo)
• Knowledge of corn wet milling process or similar industrial manufacturing preferred

• Influence site-level performance across a major business unit
• Develop the skills and visibility needed to grow into a broader operations or commercial leadership role
• Help shape the future of our North America Corn network through continuous improvement and talent development

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