Technical Manager | Primient<h1>About Primient</h1>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.<h3></h3><h1>About the Role</h1><ul><li>Lead and Develop the Engineering Team: Manage and develop the plant engineering staff, providing direction, mentorship, and technical leadership. Oversee engineering performance, ensuring alignment with plant and corporate objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence within the team.</li><li>Manage Capital Planning and Budgeting: Develop and execute the five-year capital plan and budget. Review and approve project submittals, ensuring compliance with gate review processes and financial objectives. Prepare reports and forecast monthly capital cashflows to optimize budget management.</li><li>Productivity Agenda and Process Optimization: Lead the productivity agenda, developing ideas and projects to create a pipeline of improvement initiatives. Oversee the development of validation models to track and report project savings against the plan. Identify and drive process optimization initiatives, ensuring improved efficiency, sustainability, and cost reduction.</li><li>Priority Setting and Performance Management: Oversee priority setting and completion of action items to achieve KPIs on plant level boards. Lead the implementation of the Green Road, including Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Monitor and evaluate engineering team performance, ensuring alignment with operational goals.</li><li>Oversee Training and Benchmarking: Develop individual and team training materials to enhance the technical capabilities of the team. Track and report monthly usage data for ingredients and energy, contributing to monthly and annual reviews.</li><li>Support Plant Operations and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align engineering priorities with operations management, ensuring technical resources support plant needs. Partner with maintenance, operations, safety, and environmental teams to support plant-wide technical initiatives. Provide network-wide engineering support, ensuring consistency in technical approaches and solutions.</li></ul><h1>About You</h1>Knowledge <ul><li>Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals</li><li>High level understanding of entire plant manufacturing process and unit operations</li><li>Process safety fundamentals</li><li>Corporate processes – Capex, MOC, SAP, quality reporting, etc. </li><li>Engineering and plant economics</li></ul>Skills <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>People management </li><li>Influential leadership</li><li>Time management and prioritization </li><li>Project management</li><li>Technical troubleshooting</li><li>Risk analysis and mitigation</li><li>Problem solving</li><li>Ability to identify staffing needs and recruit skilled talent </li></ul>Mindsets<ul><li>Attention to safety, quality, sustainability</li><li>Continuous Improvement mindset</li><li>Decisive</li><li>Team oriented</li><li>Data driven</li></ul>Required and/or Preferred Education/Certification<ul><li>BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Biological Engineering, or a related field from ABET accredited institution (required)</li><li>Certification in PE and PMP (preferred)</li></ul>Required and/or Preferred Work Experience<ul><li>10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (required)</li><li>Management of medium to large projects (&gt;$5M) (required)</li><li>Experience in corn wet milling or food manufacturing (preferred)</li><li>Experience in people management (preferred)</li><li>Experience with plant operations and risk management (safety, quality, cost, etc.) (required)</li><li>Capital budget responsibility (preferred)</li></ul><h3></h3><h1>Total Rewards</h1>The annual pay range estimated for this position is $163,194.40 - $203,993.00 and is bonus eligible.<h3></h3><div>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.​</div><div>​</div><div>We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:</div><ul><li>Competitive Pay​</li><li>Multiple Healthcare plan choices​</li><li>Dental and vision insurance​</li><li>A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​</li><li>Short- and Long-Term Disability​</li><li>Life, AD&amp;D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​</li><li>Paid holidays &amp; vacation​</li><li>Floating days off​</li><li>Parental leave for new parents​</li><li>Employee resource groups​</li><li>Learning &amp; development programs​</li><li>Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future</li></ul><h3></h3><h1>Career Path &amp; Culture</h1><div>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. ​</div><div> ​</div><div>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.</div><h3></h3><h1>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging</h1>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.<h3></h3>California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. 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 our people, our communities, and our planet.

Technical Manager

Technical Manager | Primient<h1>About Primient</h1>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.<h3></h3><h1>About the Role</h1><ul><li>Lead and Develop the Engineering Team: Manage and develop the plant engineering staff, providing direction, mentorship, and technical leadership. Oversee engineering performance, ensuring alignment with plant and corporate objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence within the team.</li><li>Manage Capital Planning and Budgeting: Develop and execute the five-year capital plan and budget. Review and approve project submittals, ensuring compliance with gate review processes and financial objectives. Prepare reports and forecast monthly capital cashflows to optimize budget management.</li><li>Productivity Agenda and Process Optimization: Lead the productivity agenda, developing ideas and projects to create a pipeline of improvement initiatives. Oversee the development of validation models to track and report project savings against the plan. Identify and drive process optimization initiatives, ensuring improved efficiency, sustainability, and cost reduction.</li><li>Priority Setting and Performance Management: Oversee priority setting and completion of action items to achieve KPIs on plant level boards. Lead the implementation of the Green Road, including Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Monitor and evaluate engineering team performance, ensuring alignment with operational goals.</li><li>Oversee Training and Benchmarking: Develop individual and team training materials to enhance the technical capabilities of the team. Track and report monthly usage data for ingredients and energy, contributing to monthly and annual reviews.</li><li>Support Plant Operations and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align engineering priorities with operations management, ensuring technical resources support plant needs. Partner with maintenance, operations, safety, and environmental teams to support plant-wide technical initiatives. Provide network-wide engineering support, ensuring consistency in technical approaches and solutions.</li></ul><h1>About You</h1>Knowledge <ul><li>Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals</li><li>High level understanding of entire plant manufacturing process and unit operations</li><li>Process safety fundamentals</li><li>Corporate processes – Capex, MOC, SAP, quality reporting, etc. </li><li>Engineering and plant economics</li></ul>Skills <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>People management </li><li>Influential leadership</li><li>Time management and prioritization </li><li>Project management</li><li>Technical troubleshooting</li><li>Risk analysis and mitigation</li><li>Problem solving</li><li>Ability to identify staffing needs and recruit skilled talent </li></ul>Mindsets<ul><li>Attention to safety, quality, sustainability</li><li>Continuous Improvement mindset</li><li>Decisive</li><li>Team oriented</li><li>Data driven</li></ul>Required and/or Preferred Education/Certification<ul><li>BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Biological Engineering, or a related field from ABET accredited institution (required)</li><li>Certification in PE and PMP (preferred)</li></ul>Required and/or Preferred Work Experience<ul><li>10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (required)</li><li>Management of medium to large projects (&gt;$5M) (required)</li><li>Experience in corn wet milling or food manufacturing (preferred)</li><li>Experience in people management (preferred)</li><li>Experience with plant operations and risk management (safety, quality, cost, etc.) (required)</li><li>Capital budget responsibility (preferred)</li></ul><h3></h3><h1>Total Rewards</h1>The annual pay range estimated for this position is $163,194.40 - $203,993.00 and is bonus eligible.<h3></h3><div>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.​</div><div>​</div><div>We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:</div><ul><li>Competitive Pay​</li><li>Multiple Healthcare plan choices​</li><li>Dental and vision insurance​</li><li>A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​</li><li>Short- and Long-Term Disability​</li><li>Life, AD&amp;D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​</li><li>Paid holidays &amp; vacation​</li><li>Floating days off​</li><li>Parental leave for new parents​</li><li>Employee resource groups​</li><li>Learning &amp; development programs​</li><li>Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future</li></ul><h3></h3><h1>Career Path &amp; Culture</h1><div>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. ​</div><div> ​</div><div>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.</div><h3></h3><h1>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging</h1>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.<h3></h3>California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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