Operations Manager

Location: Encarnación de Díaz

As of July 2nd, Bunge and Viterra have merged to become one Bunge.
Our approximately 37,000 employees —the driving force behind our success— are united by a single purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food (for human and animal consumption) and fuel to the world.

As a newly unified company, we are guided by our shared    values    in everything we do:

• We act as one team

• We lead the way

• We do what is right

We are passionate, bold, and driven. Together, we create value for our customers, for one another, and for the world.
With a global presence in over 50 countries, we offer significant opportunities for growth and career development.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our team as   Area Operations Manager   .

The   Area Operations Manager   is responsible for manage the facility’s operations comprehensively by planning, coordinating, and controlling resources, inventories, safety, and administrative processes, in order to optimize capacity and performance, ensure regulatory compliance, drive cost efficiency, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business.

Position located in Encarnacion de Díaz, Jalisco.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage facility operations to optimize equipment, materials, and labor for maximum capacity and cost reduction.
Review daily inventories by verifying scale loads and tickets.
Conduct monthly reconciliations of raw material inventories with the Finance team.
Prepare and monitor the annual budget.
Oversee procurement of spare parts and machinery.
Manage payment processes for energy, parts, and services, ensuring compliance with policies.
Collaborate with the Regional Safety Manager for compliance with health and safety regulations.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to coordinate operational activities.
Ensure daily operations meet standards and schedules.
Motivate the team to enhance quality, safety, and cost performance.
Plan and oversee strategic equipment improvement projects.
Schedule required trainings for personnel in coordination with the Regional Safety Management team.
Ensure compliance with risk assessments for non-routine activities.
Work with the Regional Safety Management team to meet EHS management system goals.
Integrate EHS criteria in supplier and contractor evaluations.
Maintain and improve health and safety programs, including audits and emergency preparedness.
Prepare monthly performance reports for Operations Management and other teams.
Generate reports for the Sustainability area.
Perform additional departmental duties as needed.

Qualifications/Education/Experience/

Skills:

6+ years of experience in grain elevators or terminals.
3+ of experience in management/administration.
Proven experience in leading large teams. (more than 20 people)
Advanced English proficiently.
Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of truck scale operations
Familiarity with industry-related machinery
Preferred experience in railway track maintenance management or previous experience in industrial facilities operating with rail systems

Special Demands:
Willingness to travel (Visa)
Availability to relocate.

We offer Above-law benefits.

About our Recruitment values:
We value all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social background, or any other characteristic.

We’re already looking forward to meeting you.