Plant Manager - Ayvalik

Location : Ayvalik 

City : Ayvalik 

State : Balıkesir (TR-10) 

Country : Türkiye (TR) 

Requisition Number : 37286 

Bunge - Leaders in agribusiness, food and ingredients

Are you ready for a new challenge in your career in one of the biggest companies in Agri and Food Business? Looking to make a difference in one of the most stable industries at the time being - you probably have heard about our local brands Salat and Komili? How about applying for our Plant Manager role in Ayvalik?

Read the vacancy below to learn more about it and please submit the application as English version!

What you will be doing as a Plant Manager in Ayvalik Plant?

The core focus of the role is to lead the people and to handle equipment, logistics and expenses associated with multiple packaging lines, the warehousing of packaged product and the transportation of product to the customers from the facility to the edible oils' market. You will have a strong understanding of how each production process works and be ready to implement changes as necessary.

This will be done through the following activities:

• Ensures that production goals are met and that the plant operates in a profitable and safe fashion. This is done by handling the assets and human resources at the plant and collaborating with local and national sales, Oils supply chain, and local suppliers and plant managers of other Bunge Oils plants.
• Maintain a clean and safe plant by providing an injury-free work environment for employees, staff, contractors, visitors through engagement and training programs, Plan, coordinate and advise the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of workforce, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Bunge’s central initiatives.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout all plant departments for safety leadership, problem solving and cost reduction.
• Ensure the accurate planning, design and implementation capital and expense projects consistent with site strategy.
• Assure that employee relations are led optimally and with respect and care by establishing all shift production schedules, selecting and training plant supervisory and administrative staff.
• Participates in annual business planning and budgeting in order to have full transparency.

What do we expect from our future colleague:

• Higher education with a major preferably in Engineering or Technical field. Master’s degree in business preferred.
• A minimum 10 years of management and supervisory experience in plant operations with a minimum of 5 years in the edible oil industry.
• Proficiency in financial matters is significant to be successful in this role as much of the position entails meeting the budget and efficiency requirements of the plant.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships and networks, optimally influence others, and develop by working closely with all business functions.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong interpersonal and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent English skills is a must and SAP knowledge would be advantageous.

What can you expect from Bunge:

• A competitive salary and great benefits package (medical services, lunch allowance, contribution to private pension, etc.)
• Work within an international and experienced team
• The freedom to contribute in an impactful way to the business.

We Are Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver crucial food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now.

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire dedicated people who are passionate, bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect

Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient

Do What’s Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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