Animal Nutrition Plant Manager - St. Joseph, MO

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Job Title: Animal Nutrition Plant Manager - St. Joseph, MO
Location: St. Joseph (AmeriMills), MO, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Nutritionist/Formulator
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day plant operations. As the leader of the Plant , this individual will b e responsible for all staff operations to ensure the efficient and safe handling of the receipt of ingredients into the facility, the processing activities within the facility, and the shipment of all finished products from the facility .

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

Minimum 5 years experience in the management of feed mill/manufacturing setting
A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills
team player who excels at building relationships and encourages staff growth and development
A creative individual with experience in all aspects of a plant operation with an eye for efficient production methods and an understanding of best practices
Prioritizing multiple tasks for the best production efficiencies
Motivating and creating a unified team
Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to the volume produced
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment
Ability to implement and oversee company policy regarding F oo d Safety & worker safety

Key Personal Attributes Include:

An individual with a high level of integrity who will represent the Company well
A relationship-building individual who can communicate strong production organizational skills
Connecting effectively with suppliers, customers, and co-workers
Partnering with others to achieve the same goal
Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment
Resourceful, able to "do more with less" and recognize when "more leads to more."
A critical thinker who can analyze complex situations to drive practical action
A keen eye for selecting and retaining talent
Able to work with simplicity, a sense of urgency, and mutual accountability

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Oversight of 2 locations in St. Joseph
Management and supervision of staff will include multiple direct reports .
Responsible for working with Sr. Manager of Operations & HR for staffing & discipline of hourly employees
Oversee all plant operation functions, including but not limited to receiving, production planning, production process, storage of materials (on and off-site), and logistics.
Managing the daily processes required to ensure proces s information mirrors the ERP system
Direct s equipment maintenance team and preventive maintenance planning
Assesses capital needs for the facility submits for approval, and oversees implementation team
R esponsible for implementation of all plant processes to meet requirements of the Wilbur- Ellis programs
Accountable for the implement ation of all plant Quality and Food Safety programs
R esponsible for implementation of all plant and employee safety as outlined in the Wilbur- Ellis Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System
M anage all plant production-related expenses
All other customary duties of this position as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $85,000 - $119,020. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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Job Post Date: 02/21/25