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Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Assistant to the Production Manager - Crush/Lecithin

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWittenberg, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience, typically more than five years, in a similar leadership role in the chemical manufacturing industry, preferably in agribusiness.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a comparable program, or have completed vocational training, preferably as a chemical process operator or in a technical field, followed by further training as a certified chemical-industry master.
  • Have thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially crush or biodiesel production.
  • Know production process-safety programs, regulatory compliance standards, and environmental practices.
  • Have knowledge of quality control in agribusiness.
  • Have experience with SCADA systems; Siemens PCS 7 is desirable.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Be able to make critical decisions affecting plant operations.
  • Have fluent spoken and written German.
  • Have conversational English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Plan production and operations, organize shifts, coordinate shift coverage during absences and vacations, and maintain housekeeping in the plant area.
  • Maintain production by requesting operating supplies and materials, collaborate with other operating units and departments, and represent the production manager during absences.
  • Support the production manager with personnel planning and development plans, and train shift leads to create training plans.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and LDC policies; lead and participate in LDC programs and initiatives to minimize accidents and incidents, including process safety management, risk assessment, hazard and operability studies, standard operating procedures, and waste management.
  • Serve as a member of the crisis team and fulfill a role in the emergency response plan.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency, establish and monitor improvement plans, and lead continuous-improvement groups.
  • Support the project department with planning and implementation, participate in project reviews from the production perspective, contribute to pre-startup reviews, and participate in commissioning activities.
  • Record operating data, volumes, and consumption; process the data for reporting; and prepare reports on production metrics, efficiency, and performance.
  • Support the production manager with budgets, planning, and reporting, including preparing reports and summaries.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SCADA systems, preferably Siemens PCS 7.
  • Preferably have vocational training as a chemical process operator or in a technical field.

About the Company

Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a global agribusiness player that operates across the entire food value chain. It sources and imports raw agricultural materials like grains, oilseeds, coffee, cotton, and sugar, then processes them into value-added products and distributes them to farmers, food and beverage companies, industrial manufacturers, and other markets worldwide. Its products work by moving from origination to processing and distribution, with a growing emphasis on plant-based proteins to provide nutritious, sustainable alternatives to animal foods. LDC differentiates itself through its large, integrated network that spans sourcing, processing, and global distribution, its focus on sustainability and plant-based innovation, and its commitment to integrity, long-term stability, and partnerships. The company's goal is to meet rising demand for safe, nutritious, and sustainable food while supporting farmers and customers through reliable supply chains and ongoing value creation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1851

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