John Smith

Plant Manager at Bunge

Bellevue, Ohio, United States

About

Experienced Plant Manager and GM roles with over 20 years in plant manufacturing consistently achieving cost, productivity, and delivery goals in multiple industries. Skilled engineer experienced in cost reductions, Six Sigma lean manufacturing, project management, start-up operations, and Process Safety Management. Decisive management leader with proven ability to lead, motivate and build successful teams. Strong knowledge of financial, legal, regulatory and HR principles.

Experience

  • Plant Manager at Bunge
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Soybean Agriculture - Meal, oil, soy protein

  • Plant Operations Manager at Alchemix
    Nov 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Chemical and Pharma manufacturing

  • Plant Manager at Emery Oleochemicals
    Mar 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Fatty acids and Glycerine manufacturing

  • General Manager at Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Food-grade meal ingredient, animal fats

  • Bunge (6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Operations Manager
      Jun 2012 - Sep 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Soybean Agriculture - Meal, oil, soy protein

    • Unit Manager
      May 2011 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Soybean Agriculture - Meal, oil, soy protein

    • Site Technology Leader
      Nov 2010 - May 2011 · 7 mos

      Soybean Agriculture - Meal, oil, soy protein