Plant Manager - Lubricants

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Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager at our Lubricants plant in Inver Grove Heights, MN. We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage and oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, innovative, detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical, organizational, and people management abilities.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in manufacturing!

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire plant operation according to divisional objectives while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a high-quality product and maximize profit.
• Manage all operating budgets, capital planning and special projects.
• Oversee and be actively involved in inventory management, inventory control, product quality, production, shipping and receiving costs and efficiencies.
• Maintain quality system compliance and certifications, developing both short- and long-term strategies to maintain plant quality and competitiveness into the future.
• In partnership with the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) personnel, support programs as directed by CHS to meet Federal, State, and local requirements and ensure facility is in compliance.
• Manage the staff through responsible training, clear job assignment definition and explanation, correct deficient performance, and effectively reward and develop all employees.
• Provide work direction to staff.
• Evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and report these results to management.
• Oversee, monitor, and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in operations or business operations.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Supervisory experience
• 7+ years in manufacturing, including:
  • Financial management
  • Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing processes
  • Raw materials, production, and quality control
  • ISO, TQM, and Lean principles
  • EEOC, OSHA, and EPA regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in the Energy industry
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards) and inventory control systems
• Experience managing in a union environment preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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