Global Refinery Engineering Lead
Global Refinery Engineering Team Lead
About the Organization
This organization is a long-established leader in producing food and industrial ingredients from plant-based, renewable sources. With deep roots in corn wet milling and a strong focus on innovation, it delivers exceptional value through technical, commercial, and operational excellence. Operating across the United States, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil, the company is actively investing in its facilities and people to expand its presence in both the industrial and food sectors. Guided by core values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, the organization is committed to advancing its business, reputation, and the careers of its team members.
Role Overview
The Global Refinery Engineering Team Lead plays a critical role in driving process efficiency and innovation across the organization's network of refineries. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in sweetener refinery process engineering, optimization, and continuous improvement.
This role can be based in Lafayette, Indiana; Decatur, Illinois; or Loudon, Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a matrix-based team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery managers focused on process improvement.
- Benchmark refinery performance internally and externally, and develop strategic action plans to enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Champion refinery practices that prioritize safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Drive cost optimization through process enhancements and capital projects, including feasibility studies and financial analysis.
- Collaborate with the Global Operations Support Team to identify and test new technologies and process ingredients.
- Deliver technical training to refinery engineers through structured sessions and internal development programs.
- Partner with procurement to shape sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients.
- Travel approximately 30%, primarily within the United States.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate holds an Engineering degree and brings at least five years of industrial experience in corn sweetener refining or a closely related field.
Additional Qualifications
- Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Experience in technical leadership within a matrix organization, with a track record of achieving performance goals.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to lead and contribute within diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- A customer-focused mindset and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
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