Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Plant Manager based in Clovis, New Mexico. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer’s needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on the day-to- day management of Plant issues.
Business Overview
Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.
We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.
Key Accountabilities
- Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
- Leads recruitment, training & development, performance and compensation management, time-off/leave policies and discipline for employees
- Coordination of production and goods receiving, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled correctly.
- Makes recommendations for improvements regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
- Planning and coordinating customer service activities for the plant.
- Enforcing company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
- Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending are followed.
- Coordinating the logistics and movement of product to customers.
- Planning, development and completion of record keeping programs.
- Assist with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
- Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner, working to generate respect and encouraging active learning.
- Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through to resolution in a timely manner.
Skills and Experience
To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience required ideally from agriculture, bulk liquids, chemicals, fertilizers, terminal operations or food manufacturing.
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level is highly preferred.
- Experience with the broad, multi-mode bulk liquid handling including truck, shipping and rail.
- Good general engineering and maintenance knowledge of equipment including steam boilers, compressors, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems.
- Previous experience launching continuous improvement initiatives is desirable, with a yellow or green belt certificate highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with truck, bulk and inventory programs, alongside MS windows applications and plant automation software.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques used in planning, budgeting, reporting and staffing.
- Ability to work effectively with others, has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Effective communication, verbally and in writing, and good presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to resolve and overcome issues, problems and roadblocks to meet objectives.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Values
Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.
