
Area Manager-Starch
- Lafayette, IN Sagamore, MA
- $89,300-148,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position ensures the organization, planning, direction and control of process & technical changes/ improvements and technical documentation for the Modification, Flash, Spray, Agglomeration, Refinery, Roll Driers, and Chemical Receiving Areas. This Starch Area Manager will supervise: three Technical Resource, four (4) area specific Plant Coordinators, dotted line supervision of assigned production engineers, and Operators for the respective production units.
- The position provides the technical expertise to maintain and continuously develop and improve the area in order to minimize cost, to insure the technical means for safe operation and high product quality.
- Responsible for the technical care and condition of the areas. Assures the defined technical availability of the unit according to the production requirements, with continuous technical improvements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment.
- Fully responsible for planning, managing, and organizing the engineering and technical support to the area. This support includes maintenance activities, technical changes, project management and technical documentation. Responsible for the repair and maintenance budgets and together with the plant manager and operations manager for the capital investment budgets of the area. Is business oriented in his/her work and shows a high level of cost awareness and cost responsibility.
- Supervises Plant Coordinators, Technical Resource and operators in assigned areas, provides them with leadership, guidance and expertise and supports their development.
- Provides seasoned process, maintenance and project expertise which combines mastery of process engineering with in-depth knowledge of the plant requirements. Uses mature engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions.
- Provides plant specific technical expertise on the application of new process developments, on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art maintenance and project techniques, ensuring regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation.
- The incumbent reports to the Operations Manager.
- Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to work in cold and hot environments.
- Climb flights of stairs
- Stand for prolonged periods of time
- Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees
- Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements so as to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.
- Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.
- Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.
- Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
- Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.
- The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.
- The incumbent must possess broad based skills in engineering as well as planning, organizing, people development, and engagement.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Financial Acumen
- A BS degree in Chemical engineering with at least 5 years of engineering and plant experience is necessary for this position.