Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: This position is expected to be involved in leading and managing multiple tasks across multiple functions within Bama for Maintenance and Engineering. This position will drive tactical and strategic initiatives at a facility plus lead and assist in the Environmental, Process Safety Management, and Sustainability programs for Bama USA. The Director is expected to be involved in leading and managing multiple projects developing scope, timing and budget for new product lines as well as process improvements to the existing system across plant operations, while driving innovation into the processes. Innovation is achieved through the application of engineering tools, such as pneumatic, electrical, refrigeration and ergonomic principles. This position will drive environmental initiatives across the organization. The Director will organize the education and leadership of Sustainability efforts. The Director will review and define ammonia refrigeration standards to merge with the sustainability efforts of the overall company. Standards for measurement and goal establishment will be set across the organization. The level of complexity is significant, and the position is expected to eliminate/mitigate risks, create a future state of technical excellence, and deliver results on a short- and long-term basis consistent with executive business goals. This position requires strong communication skills, technical, interpersonal, business acumen and leadership ability.

Essential Job Functions/Job Responsibilities

• BS Degree in a Science related discipline or business.
• Experience in managing multiple and diverse discipline departments.
• 10 years of progressive increasing responsibility and experience in a fast-paced plant environment.

Required Skills

• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
• Be passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems
• Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally
• Be available to travel to customer locations when necessary
• Interact with operations teams, and visit Bama’s facilities on a regular basis
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning and prioritization
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job-related experience to perform the role
• Promote, embrace and celebrate, and champion diversity
• Working knowledge of plant safety and quality requirements
• Working knowledge/experience with statistical tools, programs and interpretation of data.
• Must be able to influence change through effective communication and direction
• Ability to make presentations to various levels within the organization with clarity and direction
• Computer Skills within the MS family and to be internet capable
• Must interact with internal and external customers
• Must manage budgets
• Must lead, supervise and motivate diverse teams.
• Other requirements such as travel requirements, work hours, physical requirements, etc.

Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.