Global Refinery Team Lead

Company: Primient
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role The Primient Refinery Technology Lead is driving and supporting efficiency improvements within the network refineries. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of excellence in sweetener refinery process engineering, process development and optimization, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Global Refinery Team Lead - Manage a process improvement team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery managers in a matrix-based structure. - Benchmark refinery performance both internally and externally and develop action plans to support cost-effectiveness. - Implement refinery practices focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency. - Optimize costs through process improvements and capital projects, conduct feasibility studies and financial analysis for significant capital investments. - Identify and test new technologies and process ingredients in collaboration with the Global Operations Support Team. - Provide technical training to refinery engineers, organizing sessions during team meetings and Corn College. - Collaborate with procurement to develop sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients. - Travel requirements average around 30%, primarily within the United States. About You Applicants must hold an Engineering degree and have at least five years of industrial experience in corn sweetener refining or a related field. Additional qualifications: - Demonstrated commitment to safety. - Technical leadership experience, preferably in a matrix organization, with a track record of meeting key performance indicators. - Ability to effectively collaborate within diverse teams and function as both a contributor and leader. - Strong communication and listening abilities, with skills in articulating information clearly. - Customer-oriented approach toward internal and external stakeholders, and capacity to establish and maintain professional relationships.

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