Global Refinery Engineering Lead
Global Refinery Team Lead
An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned engineering professional to lead a high-impact refinery technology team within a global organization specializing in plant-based, renewable ingredients for food and industrial applications. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across a network of refineries.
Role Overview
The Global Refinery Team Lead will spearhead process optimization initiatives, manage a diverse team of engineers and refinery managers, and champion best practices in safety, quality, and cost efficiency. This leader will play a critical role in benchmarking performance, implementing strategic improvements, and guiding capital investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a matrix-based team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery managers focused on process improvement.
- Benchmark refinery performance internally and externally, developing actionable strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Drive implementation of refinery practices that prioritize safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Optimize costs through process enhancements and capital projects, including feasibility studies and financial analysis.
- Collaborate with global operations teams to identify and test new technologies and process ingredients.
- Deliver technical training to refinery engineers through structured sessions and specialized programs.
- Partner with procurement to develop sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients.
- Travel approximately 30%, primarily within the United States.
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will bring a strong engineering background and a minimum of five years of experience in corn sweetener refining or a closely related field. They will demonstrate a passion for safety, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving.
Qualifications include:
- Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Experience leading technical teams within a matrix organization.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
- A customer-focused mindset and the ability to build lasting professional relationships.
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