Plant Operations Manager

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) offers a positive work/life balance, stability, and career growth opportunities along with the best retirement and insurance benefits in the industry. AGP is proud of our historic financial success and our stability has given employees job security and a chance to learn and advance in our organization. We continue to grow and are looking for talented, dedicated individuals to grow with us.

AGP is a cooperative that processes, sells and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Our organization has become one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world and our processing plants process soybeans that can be used in a variety of products such as animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a benefit package that includes:

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k retirement plan (Roth or Traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Long term & short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid time off

AGP is currently seeking dynamic Plant Operations Manager in Manning, IA! This leadership position maintains a cost effective and safe facility while directing the short and long-term operations/objectives of the facility. A key objective for this role is to coordinate efforts between plant management and executive management.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily plant activities through training employees, determining methods for employee work, scheduling, and conducting employee performance appraisals.
• Oversee maintenance of plant inventory including product storage inspection, product and part purchase approval, and product transportation coordination.
• Monitor and maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and quality control.
• Review and report financial, operations, and production data.
• Develop, plan, and execute the capital and expense budgets for the facility.
• Ensure plant’s activities comply with all governing laws and regulations.
• Select, recommend, evaluate, and approve internal candidates for positions within the plant.
• Collaboration with other working groups to ensure efficient and accurate operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of processing or related field experience.
• Knowledge of PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations pertaining to plant operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques to accomplish instruction, training, and motivation of employees.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with process automation and controls.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple priorities and requests.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Aptitude to make sound and timely decisions with the information available.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Business acumen experience.
• Knowledge of rail & truck logistics, coupled with inventory management.

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.