The position provides the technical expertise to maintain and continuously develop and improve the Starch area process in order to minimize cost, to ensure the technical means for safe operation and high product quality and to guarantee the desired technical plant availability.

EHSQS-The Starch Area Manager is accountable for implementation and adherence requirements of the Tate and Lyle environmental health, safety, quality (Food Safety), and security system for the starch team. 

• This position ensures the organization, planning, direction and control of process & technical changes/ improvements and technical documentation for the Modification, Flash, Spray, Agglomeration, Refinery, Roll Driers, and Chemical Receiving Areas.  This Starch Area Manager will supervise: three Technical Resource, four (4) area specific Plant Coordinators, dotted line supervision of assigned production engineers, and Operators for the respective production units.
• The position provides the technical expertise to maintain and continuously develop and improve the area in order to minimize cost, to insure the technical means for safe operation and high product quality. 
• Responsible for the technical care and condition of the areas. Assures the defined technical availability of the unit according to the production requirements, with continuous technical improvements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment.
• Fully responsible for planning, managing, and organizing the engineering and technical support to the area.  This support includes maintenance activities, technical changes, project management and technical documentation.   Responsible for the repair and maintenance budgets and together with the plant manager and operations manager for the capital investment budgets of the area.  Is business oriented in his/her work and shows a high level of cost awareness and cost responsibility.
• Supervises Plant Coordinators, Technical Resource and operators in assigned areas, provides them with leadership, guidance and expertise and supports their development.
• Provides seasoned process, maintenance and project expertise which combines mastery of process engineering with in-depth knowledge of the plant requirements.  Uses mature engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions.
• Provides plant specific technical expertise on the application of new process developments, on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art maintenance and project techniques, ensuring regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation.
• The incumbent reports to the Operations Manager.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

While this position is primarily working in an office environment, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; use stairs, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to distinguish color and adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. In addition, this job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:

• Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments.
• Climb flights of stairs
• Stand for prolonged periods of time
• Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

Salary range for this position is $89,300 and $148,800 Annually.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision coverages Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave 401K with company match

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle.  We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities, Company paid life insurance Additional benefits at no cost to employee such as:  Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

FES Duty of Care:

Food Safety

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements so as to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

Environment

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.

Performance measures

• The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.

Competencies, Skills and experience required 

• The incumbent must possess broad based skills in engineering as well as planning, organizing, people development, and engagement. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Financial Acumen

•  A BS degree in Chemical engineering with at least 5 years of engineering and plant experience is necessary for this position. 

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.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.