Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Purpose and Impact The Highly Complex Plant Associate Director will provide strategic operational oversight for all significant and highly complex production and operating processes for a single plant. In this role, you will be accountable for standards aligned to safety, quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance. Key Accountabilities Lead and ensure the most complex production and operating facility operates safely and in compliance with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental programs standards and goals. Oversee the consistent and quality execution of multiple products across multiple production lines while driving reliability centered manufacturing operations. Responsible for strategy execution, management and compliance of capital and operating budgets and oversee the strategy of capital investment projects and spending within a high asset utilization and complex plant. Lead and own strategic implementation results of operational efficiency programs for products that cross multiple geographies, businesses and customers. Champion a culture that builds, operates and maintains plants that are operationally sound, safe and efficient. Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Operational excellence knowledge Budgeting and operations planning experience Minimum of six years of related work experience Three years of supervisory experience At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law. Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.