Senior Production Executive.

Job Purpose and ImpactThe Senior Production Executive will provide strategic operational oversight for all production operating facilities with moderate presence in multiple regions or moderate degree of complexity.In this role, you will oversee and hold operating facilities accountable to standards for safety, quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.Key AccountabilitiesExecute routine operations of assigned area, ensuring direct reports are following policies and procedures related to employee, food and feed safety and environmental compliance.Monitor production outcomes, quantity, and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications.Partner with production supervisors to meet customer specifications and timeline.Administer production budget for a department, process, or shift and executes purchase orders and ensures timely payment of invoicesDevelop operational plans and monitors routine operations for all production processes for multiple departments, processes and shifts.Develop, supervise and provide coaching to direct reports including coaching company core values and guiding principles for assigned facilities or region.Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports.You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in EngineeringMinimum of 3 years of experience in production (preferably in the oils & fats manufacturing plants)Excellent leadership and communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels in the plantPreferred QualificationsOne year of supervisory experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in oils & fats industry, particularly in refining process of Lauric and/ or soft oilsWorking experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools would be advantageousStrong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience/ certifications and detail orientedGood team player and good communication skillExperience with Green Belt, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageousExposed to hands-on experience and knowledge in running refinery, fractionation and hydrogenation plants.