Plant Manager; Liquid Feed Supplements; OK

Job Overview:

My client, Liquid Feed Supplements, has an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team as a Plant Manager at their facility in Oklahoma as the current Plant Manager is retiring soon.  This role carries full responsibility for the plant's operations, including P&L oversight, budgeting, and managing a team of 5 plant operators. The Plant Manager will work closely with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager and collaborate with the commercial, finance, and human resources teams to achieve plant objectives.

Company Overview:

As a global supplier and the largest producer of liquid supplements for livestock, the company manufactures a range of products including tub supplements, feed mill products, dried molasses, and industrial products. They also leverage co-products from various industries to create safe, high-quality, and cost-effective livestock feed supplements. With 25 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the company is a world leader in trading agricultural products.

Key Responsibilities:

Managerial:

• Promote a zero-incident culture, prioritizing safety and environmental protection.
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely and professionally, adhering to regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Effectively communicate with departments such as Health & Safety, Environment, Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Sales.
• Manage P&L to meet financial goals at both regional and corporate levels.
• Maintain capital assets and oversee capital improvements and construction projects.
• Handle employee management, including hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and safety programs.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with a focus on quality and quantitative measures.
• Stay informed on changes in technology and working conditions to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Support employee development plans to meet departmental objectives.
• Implement company policies regarding worker safety, regulations, and procedures.

Operational:

• Manage plant costs, assets, maintenance, and capital for all equipment.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Handle contracts and subcontracts related to plant operations.
• Implement and manage plant security, environmental testing, corrective actions, and permits.
• Conduct plant inspections and manage project quality control.
• Oversee plant truck distribution and logistics.
• Report and investigate accidents or unsafe conditions.
• Manage contracts with rail carriers, land leases, transloaders, truck companies, and equipment.
• Maintain detailed reports on production, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with state, county, and local government agencies.

Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• 5-10 yrs industry leadership experience is required; preferably in agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations, or food manufacturing.
• An industrial engineering background or extensive maintenance experience is essential, with knowledge of steam boilers, compressors, loading racks, product blenders, and automation systems.
• Experience with multi-mode bulk liquid handling, including truckload and rail.
• Computer skills and familiarity with inventory programs, MS Windows, and plant automation software.
• Proven expertise in planning, budgeting, reporting, and staffing.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to present at all organizational levels.
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles to meet objectives.
• Physically fit to:
• Work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Perform manual handling activities.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces without limitations.
• Use vertical ladders, platforms, scaffolding, railcars, truck trailers, and land tanks.
• Operate a forklift.
• Work with chemicals and hazardous substances.

Salary: $80K-$90K w/10% bonus / Benefits package / Relocation assistance / EOE / No Sponsorship