SUMMARY:

Directs overall operations for the production plant, milling activities, and surrounding site infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure production schedules are executed safely and on target.

• Oversee all operational areas to maintain high quality and safety standards.

• Support site personnel in resolving technical challenges and staffing needs.

• Adjust production outputs according to material demands.

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance metrics for the facility.

• Develop and control operational budgets to optimize costs.

• Deliver regular performance updates and strategic reports to executive leadership.

• Maintain accurate logs for inventory control, safety inspections, compliance checklists, and plant finances.

• Ensure full adherence to local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

• Conduct routine site audits and inspections to verify regulatory and operational compliance.

• Evaluate machinery, authorize procurement of required materials, and coordinate maintenance teams to guarantee equipment readiness and site vehicle upkeep.

• Foster team growth by identifying training programs and establishing individual professional development plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to support continuous 24/7 operations, including off-hours response when needed.

• Flexibility to work varied shift schedules encompassing day, evening, night, and weekend hours.

• Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience leading change management initiatives.

• Hands-on experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Familiarity with PLC systems, industrial controls, and automation technologies.

• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Drive for Results: Consistently achieves goals and maintains high performance under pressure.

• Innovation & Improvement: Introduces novel approaches to optimize plant processes and organizational success.

• Talent Management: Attracts top talent and develops individuals to align personal career goals with business needs.

• Collaboration: Fosters cross-functional partnerships to accomplish shared strategic objectives.

• Process Optimization: Identifies and implements efficient workflows with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Resourcefulness: Allocates and leverages equipment, materials, and personnel effectively.

• Team Leadership: Builds high-performing, diverse teams united around common operational goals.

• Problem Solving: Navigates complex, ambiguous information to solve operational challenges effectively.