Posted:
2/5/2026, 3:29:48 PM
Location(s):
Lafayette, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
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.
The Lafayette Plant Manager position provides the overall strategic leadership and expertise to ensure success in operating the plant safely and efficiently while being a good steward of the environment and generating quality finished goods that exceed customer expectations.
The Plant Manager has overall responsibility for the Lafayette site to ensure standards for Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, Food Quality, and Security are continually met or exceeded.
The Plant Manager will oversee the entire manufacturing process across the Lafayette plant, from sourcing raw materials to shipping finished products to customers. This person will be accountable for implementing best practices to improve the plant from safety, environmental and operational processes.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Vice President of Wet Mill Operations
Oversee 7 direct reports, managing the site-specific departments: HS, Environmental, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Technical.
This position works closely with corporate functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Production Planning, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure success of operations.
Key Responsibilities : Plant Manager
Safety and Environmental
Responsible for growing a world class safety and environmental culture ensuring continuous improvement through dialogue, actions and implementation of successful initiatives.
Ensure full compliance with internal and external regulations, policies, initiatives and procedures.
Ensure all environmental permit limits are being met. Report deviations and expedite any repairs needed to return systems to permit limits. Collaborate across network environmental counsels.
Team
Partner with site Human Resource Business Partner to outline talent and workforce strategy for the site to drive development, retention, engagement, and inclusion and diversity.
Direct change management through proper communication, dissemination of critical information and overall education of the team on critical plant information.
Aspire a culture aligned with our Primient core values: safety, integrity, excellence and growth as well as our guiding principles.
Quality
Lead Quality performance for the site. Assure all finished products are shipped within their final product quality specifications and are safe for general public use.
Productivity
Meet outlined performance targets for throughput, productivity, capital implementation and cost.
Assure all plant production plans are met. Report and correct deviations.
Execution of capital expenditure plan improves safety, environmental, maintenance, operations, cost, ingredient usage, and are on budget and time.
Determine KPIs and measure them on a regular basis.
Decisive mindset, taking ownership of work to deliver with speed and accuracy.
Cost
Drive improvement through cost effective systems centered around capital, operating expenditures, staffing, wages and salaries.
Assure plant budgets are met. Report and correct deviations.
Leadership
Effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels and categories of stakeholders. This includes internal team members and the Primient network.
Maintain sharp focus on customers and other appropriate external parties.
Respectfully lead and inspire people while overseeing plant operations.
Be an empowered leader and act decisively.
Energize the site with a positive and team-based approach.
Bachelor's of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of extensive progressive chemical process and plant experience and 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of the organization
Experience in planning, design, procurement, labor management, production scheduling, quality control, shipping, and finance.
Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions using a continuous improvement mindset
Solid conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
Excellent leadership and team building skills; able to mentor and lead
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
In-depth knowledge of industry and its place on the market
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.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
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.
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.
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.
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.
Website: https://primient.com/
Headquarter Location: Eldorado, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1906
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Food and Beverage ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing