Cost Segregation Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Colostrum Operations Manager, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by manufacturing the organization's products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards. Work will center around performing routine tasks and responsibilities involving the operation, maintenance/repair, and management of Zinpro plant equipment or other tasks under close supervision. Working both independently and collaboratively with team members and management, the Plant Operator has an active role in improving, operating, and maintaining all processes associated with the plant. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant.

Essential Functions

• Controls, operates and maintains the automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
• Operates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment
• Drives changes in safety, working conditions, and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, shop, or work team
• Performs all tasks in compliance with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
• Handles, lifts, and transports product and operates miscellaneous equipment
• Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks
• Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements
• Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
• Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education
• 3 plus years’ experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks
• Boiler operation experience
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods