About the Role
The Primient Refinery Technology Lead is driving and supporting efficiency improvements within the network refineries.
Candidates should have a demonstrated history of excellence in sweetener refinery process engineering, process development and optimization, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities : Global Refinery Team Lead
- Manage a process improvement team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery managers in a matrix-based structure.
- Benchmark refinery performance both internally and externally and develop action plans to support cost-effectiveness.
- Implement refinery practices focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Optimize costs through process improvements and capital projects, conduct feasibility studies and financial analysis for significant capital investments.
- Identify and test new technologies and process ingredients in collaboration with the Global Operations Support Team.
- Provide technical training to refinery engineers, organizing sessions during team meetings and Corn College.
- Collaborate with procurement to develop sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients.
- Travel requirements average around 30%, primarily within the United States.
About You
Applicants must hold an Engineering degree and have at least five years of industrial experience in corn sweetener refining or a related field.
Additional qualifications :
Demonstrated commitment to safety.Technical leadership experience, preferably in a matrix organization, with a track record of meeting key performance indicators.Ability to effectively collaborate within diverse teams and function as both a contributor and leader.Strong communication and listening abilities, with skills in articulating information clearly.Customer-oriented approach toward internal and external stakeholders, and capacity to establish and maintain professional relationships.