Job Description
Job Title:  Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Requisition ID:  35009
Location:  Greeley, CO, USA, 80632
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Associate
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

What You'll Do:

Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing operating systems, capacity management practices, and execution standards across multiple production sites. Support Plant Managers in improving operational efficiency, production reliability, inventory performance, and delivery execution.

    • Develop, in partnership with Planning and Plants the tactical Manufacturing Scheduling process, with primary focus on the 1–3 month execution horizon
    • Establish common production-scheduling standards and governance across manufacturing sites
    • Optimize production sequencing, campaign strategy, campaign sizes, and changeovers
    • Develop standardized capacity models across the manufacturing network
    • Establish clear definitions and visibility of theoretical, demonstrated, planned, and available capacity
    • Identify, quantify, prioritize, and drive elimination of manufacturing constraints in partnership with Reliability Manager
    • Translate manufacturing capacity and constraints into the IBP/S&OE process, supporting a safe operation to succeed
    • Serve as the primary Manufacturing interface with Supply Chain planning
    • Maintain governance over SAP routing hours, run rates, and Manufacturing capacity master data, connecting to accounting requirements
    • Develop plant staffing and shift models based on tactical production requirements
    • Assess labor requirements, overtime, shift structures, and crew utilization
    • Optimize plant material flow from Receiving through raw-material storage, staging,
    • production, finished goods handling, and Shipping
    • Increase plant efficiency by Implementing Mathematical Optimizations tools in partnership with Supply Planning and Plant
    • Develop standards, procedures and improvement programs for Shipping & Receiving operations
    • Identify warehouse, staging, dock, tank, and material-handling constraints
    • Improve internal logistics and material movement within manufacturing facilities
    • Partner with International and domestic logistics teams to improve Manufacturing/logistics interfaces
    • Develop and benchmark Manufacturing planning and flow practices across the network
    • Support Plant Managers in translating tactical demand into executable operating plans

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain execution, or plant operations
  • 3 plus years leading teams, major workstreams, or multi-site initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience with capacity planning, scheduling, production control, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional operational improvement.
  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP (preferably PP, MM and inventory-related processes), manufacturing KPIs, and advanced Excel / data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification; Black Belt is an advantage, not a requirement.
    Experience with Sales and Operations Planning, Sales and Operations Execution, Material Requirements Planning, finite-capacity scheduling, Microsoft Power BI, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
    Association for Supply Chain Management certification is an advantage, not a requirement.
    Experience in chemical, process, or other regulated manufacturing environments; knowledge of Environment, Health, and Safety and quality requirements.
    Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and ability to influence Plant Managers without direct line authority.
    Strong collaboration skills with an innovative mindset.

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

 

The salary range for this role, in CO Greely Loveland location, is between $140, 300.00 - $220, 440.00 While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan  consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.  

 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.    

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

 

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please submit a request through our Contact Us form or call 1-800-667-0403 in Canada and 1-800-667-3930 in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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