Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

• Lead Short- to Mid-Term Operational Strategy: Develop and execute strategic plans for operations and logistics, ensuring efficient resource allocation and production execution.
• Own Monthly Production Plans: Lead the execution of monthly production plans, coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to complete necessary projects and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Align with Cross-Functional Business Priorities: Collaborate with non-manufacturing business units to set priorities for production, logistics, and personnel-related initiatives that impact plant operations.
• Oversee Performance Metrics & POM Execution: Own the Level 2 Board and KPIs within the Primient Operating Model (POM), ensuring performance monitoring and driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) Compliance: Own EHSQ outputs for plant operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Develop Operational Team & Skill Standardization: Oversee the operations skill block system, ensuring consistency across all areas and supporting training, development, and workforce planning efforts.

About You

Knowledge

• Technical understanding of entire plant processes, balances and capabilities
• Understanding of company and plant culture and values
• Understanding network capabilities and key contacts

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Leadership across multiple levels of the business and facilities
• Time management and prioritization
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Influential leadership
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship building and development
• Conflict resolution
• Coaching, mentorship, & knowledge sharing

Mindsets

• Collaborative
• Resilient
• Composure under pressure
• Self managing
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Data driven

Required and/or Preferred Education/Certification

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field from ABET accredited institution (preferred)
• Certification in Six-Sigma Blackbelt and/or LEAN Manufacturing Training (preferred)

Required and/or Preferred Work Experience

• 10+ years in manufacturing experience (required)
• Demonstrated leadership of teams (direct and indirect) (required)
• Proven cross-functional team collaborative skills (required)
• Experience with continuous manufacturing process (preferred)
• Technical engineering experience (preferred)

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $163,194.40 - $203,993.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.