Manager of Lysine

CJ Bio America•Fort Dodge, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, direct and monitor all production activities within the Refinery Lysine process to maximize the use of the organization’s resources and meet established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost wastage targets; and quality standards Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions that will improve performance Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team who are responsible for various production activities Responsible for overall monitoring of the refinery lysine process Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing issues and resolving problems Observing production data and trends to identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and prevent production problems before they occur; Manage all departmental personnel, including hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluations, timecards, and coaching Responsible for creating, implementing and ensure compliance with departmental training Responsible for ensuring department compliance with company, local, state and federal quality and safety policies, procedures and regulations; Participates in daily, monthly and year-end closing, which may require additional hours worked Ensure all departmental SOP’s, data entry forms are accurate and current; Communicate with other departments to ensure efficient production process; Drive process improvement and improve efficiency while lowering production costs; Facilitate communication between management and operational staff. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and skills in manufacturing process management, refinery manufacturing knowledge, production scheduling/planning, personnel management, computer-aided manufacturing systems, automation, manufacturing regulatory and safety
Computer skills required; Computer-aided manufacturing systems, general computer systems, I.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, MES;
Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of how to operate an automated process system
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Analytical ability
Data Analysis skills
Doctorate Degree
Master’s Degree & 3 years of directly related experience
Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of directly related work experience
Associate’s Degree & 8 years of directly related work experience
High School Diploma/GED & 10 years of directly related experience
Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of shift
Ability to walk and ascend/descend stairs extended distances regularly
Ability to walk extended distances
Ability to climb ladders occasionally
Ability to enter confined spaces as necessary
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to wear full-face respirator and protective equipment as needed. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations. Must complete annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and monitor all production activities within the Refinery Lysine process
Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity
Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions that will improve performance
Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules
Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team who are responsible for various production activities
Responsible for overall monitoring of the refinery lysine process
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Observing production data and trends to identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and prevent production problems before they occur
Manage all departmental personnel, including hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluations, timecards, and coaching
Responsible for creating, implementing and ensure compliance with departmental training
Responsible for ensuring department compliance with company, local, state and federal quality and safety policies, procedures and regulations
Participates in daily, monthly and year-end closing, which may require additional hours worked
Ensure all departmental SOP’s, data entry forms are accurate and current
Communicate with other departments to ensure efficient production process
Drive process improvement and improve efficiency while lowering production costs
Facilitate communication between management and operational staff
Performs other duties as assigned