Director, Plant Management

Cargill • Hutchinson, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Plant Management provides strategic operational oversight for all production and operating processes at Cargill’s Salt facility in Hutchinson, Kansas. The role is accountable for standards aligned with safety, quality, operational effectiveness, and financial performance. It leads production and operational activities, operational efficiency initiatives, capital and operating budget strategies, and the development of experienced professionals and supervisors. Relocation support may be provided. The role may require weekend work for some events and on-call availability. Cargill will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of operational excellence.
• Experience with budgeting and operations planning.
• At least six years of related work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food safety processes.
• Experience managing a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure production and operating facilities operate safely and comply with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental program standards and goals.
• Oversee execution of consistent, quality products while driving reliability-centered manufacturing operations.
• Execute strategy, manage and ensure compliance with capital and operating budgets, and oversee capital investment project and spending strategy.
• Lead and own strategic implementation results for operational efficiency programs.
• Champion a culture that builds, operates, and maintains plants that are operationally sound, safe, and efficient.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment.
• Lead and develop a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, including coaching and making talent-management decisions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Relocation support may be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director