Mechanical Extraction Plant Manager - Perdue Farms : Job Details

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

**Summary**

Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation's Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there's more.........Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!

Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!

We are searching for an experienced **Mechanical Extraction Plant Manager** to join our team in Bowersville, GA. The Plant Manager will manage the mechanical extruder facility to ensure quality inventory and cost-effective operations that lead to profitability.

**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

+ Manage the Extruder Plant operations to include hiring, firing, and developing staff to meet the needs of the Operations

+ Lead safety programs to ensure safe working conditions for all associates and compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements

+ Lead environmental programs to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements

+ Lead production operations to ensure maximum equipment and personnel utilization

+ Lead product quality to ensure customer requirements and specifications are attained

+ Ensure routine and preventative maintenance programs for the production operations are in place to ensure efficient operation

+ Manage all capital expenditures for maintenance engineering requirements

**Education**

+ HS Diploma or GED **_required_**

+ BS Degree (Agriculture, Management, Business, Engineering) **_preferred_**

**Experience Requirements**

+ 7+ years of previous experience leading teams within a soybean crush facility

+ Leadership in manufacturing operations and technologies

+ Management of safety programs and requirements

+ Management environmental programs and requirements

+ Understanding of commodity markets

+ Understanding of standard software applications

+ Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**

+ Able to move freely throughout the Division facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db - hearing protection required) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available)

+ Required to travel to remote Division facilities

_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._