Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our leadership team as Vice President of Supply Chain ensuring that our nutrient supply and distribution capabilities are operating at the highest level, with customers receiving the highest quality at the best price and cost. The Vice President of Supply Chain will act as an interface between vendors, sales, manufacturing, finance, and the technical team to plan, process, and deliver our feed products in the most optimum manner.

We seek an experienced leader who is focused on developing high performance teams, able to lead cultural and business change and hold people accountable. With the keen desire to add value in the agricultural industry and make Westway Feed Products ‘2030 Strategy’ come to life.

Business Overview

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway has achieved Great Place to Work certification for 2023-2024.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THE 5^TH JANUARY 2025, AFTER WHICH SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Planning:

• Develop supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, improve quality, increase gross margin, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Develop and utilize data analytics to evaluate past performance, identify trends, and forecast inventory requirements.
• Creating and implementing KPIs to measure supply chain.

Risk Management:

• Assessing risks related to supply chain disruptions, such as ingredient shortages or transportation delays.
• Implementing contingency plans to mitigate risks and maintain continuity.
• Designing and implementing price risk plans and hedging strategies. 

Ingredient Formulations:

• Collaborating with product development teams to create and optimize ingredient formulations for animal nutrition supplements.
• Ensuring that ingredient sourcing aligns with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and cost-effectiveness.
• Learn and become proficient in necessary software and procedures that are required to formulate, manufacture and price products in the Westway system.
• Develop and implement new processes that will increase our gross margin or lower our cost of goods sold.
• Become fully knowledgeable of liquid ingredients, their nutritional values, the manufacturing specifications necessary to formulate and blend liquid ingredients to make quality liquid feed products.

Purchasing:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies to acquire raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain optimal pricing and terms.
• Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining strong vendor relationships while developing new supplier relationships.
• Research and investigate new supplier relationships and sources of ingredients and/or nutrients.

Logistics:

• Managing the logistics and distribution of finished goods and incoming ingredients, including transportation, and outside storage.
• Optimizing supply chain processes to minimize lead times, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
• Coordinating with production, sales, and finance departments to ensure seamless flow of goods.
• Negotiating transportation contracts and logistics contract management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Staying informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Professional & People Development:

• Develop a high performance, best in class supply chain team. Holding individuals accountable to their responsibilities and the impacts they have on the organization.
• Be involved in local and state feed/supply chain organizations. Representing Westway at local, state, prominent associations and conferences throughout the animal feed industry.
• Actively participate in professional and personal training locally and corporately to enhance professional and personal growth for yourself and your team.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ supply chain experience encompassing; either procurement, logistics, risk management, or formulations management.
• We are open to industry backgrounds, however require a genuine interest in the agricultural sector and the agri-soft commodity trading industry, combined with the knowledge and aptitude to navigate and mitigate pricing risks in our industry and supply chain.
• Experience leading sizeable teams through significant business and culture change.
• Can organize a supply chain team, determine talent needs and adjust people based on performance.
• Knowledge of feed, animal and supply chain industry and market trends.
• Ability to research and analyze market, industry, customers and to apply that information to make decisions about ingredients, formulas, and/or logistics.
• Minimum of Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, Animal Nutrition or Animal Science preferred (or a related field).
• Ability to lead and influence others, and develop individuals based on their desired development plans.
• Ability to live and model Westway’s Values and help drive and advance ‘Westway 2030 strategy’ and our culture.
• Ability to incorporate favorable terms for the company into negotiations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret formulations, ingredient contracts, and/or logistics contracts.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions and complaints from co-workers, management, and customers.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High motivation level with the ability to perform work with considerable independence under the general direction of supervisor. Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions independently.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as Technical Feed Mill & Quality Support Manager responsible for supporting the Westway sales team in establishing value propositions of liquid feed mill products. Providing individual and group training of technical knowledge in liquid feed mill products and feed mill management to the Westway sales team and customers. Providing leadership in the selling process and participation in the development and research of current and new value-added products that help support our growth strategy. Providing necessary technical support to feed mill customers and vendors as needed. Becoming familiar with the Westway feed manufacturing processes by working closely with quality and laboratory services and familiarizing with all Westway plants.

Business Overview

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway has achieved Great Place to Work certification for 2023-2024.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

This role will require up to 60% maximum travel to support the Westway field sales team with customers across North America & Canada.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Key Accountabilities

Technical support for the Westway sales team in the sales of feed mill products (60%).

• Work with Westway’s feed mill strategy lead to support the developed strategy and support the achievement of our 2029 gross margin growth targets.
• Provide technical feed mill training for individuals and group situations to support the value of liquid feed mill products manufactured by Westway.
• Learn and become proficient in necessary software and procedures that are required to formulate, manufacture and price products.
• Regularly schedule time with the Westway feed mill sales team to maintain good working relationships, reinforce the value of conducting business with Westway and continue building a portfolio of business for Westway.
• Provide product and ingredient expertise in the areas of feed mill manufacturing, in order to increase the sales of Westway products through relationships, technical knowledge and providing information as a valued resource to customers.
• Assist customers and independent consultants with liquid feed mill management information and technical information on molasses based liquid feed mill products as well as the value of liquid by-products. Assist customers with feed mill management and manufacturing expertise.
• Work with and be a resource for the operations, nutrition and formulations, and regional sales manager by providing new ideas from the field on product development, opportunities in feed mill, market competition, changes in the market, and customer attitudes.
• Be involved in local and state feed mill organizations. Represent Westway at local, state, prominent feed mill and feed associations and conferences throughout the feed industry.
• Actively participate in professional and personal training locally and corporately to enhance professional and personal growth.
• Attend and support technical nutrition team events, functions and initiatives.
• Maintain professional status by attending professional meetings and conferences. Maintain a satisfactory level of competency for accepted and innovative industry practices by attending company approved meetings and seminars; and by reading pertinent information in professional journals, field day reports, specialized industry publications and popular press.

Support of the quality department (40%)

• Work and train with the senior quality manager, regulatory affairs and laboratory services, food safety compliance manager and laboratory supervisor to provide support for the quality department in the future.
• Become familiar with all Westway liquid manufacturing plants across the US and Canada.
• Become fully knowledgeable of liquid feed ingredients, their values, the manufacturing specifications necessary to formulate and blend liquid ingredients to make quality liquid feed and feed mill products.
• Realize an understanding of liquid concepts and chemistry.
• Become familiar with feed licenses and registrations across the US and Canada.
• Become familiar with our Safe Feed and Safe Food program.
• Develop an understanding of laboratory processes and purposes to support quality product monitoring and manufacturing.

Skills and Experience

• PHD in feed manufacturing or animal nutrition preferred OR master of science in animal nutrition or feed mill science with substantial feed mill manufacturing and management experience.
• Experience and knowledge of feed mill and animal feed industry trends.
• Ability to research and analyse the market, industry and customers and to apply that information to manage accounts and increase sales.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to incorporate favourable terms for the company into negotiations.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and financial reports.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate effectively with, and respond to questions and complaints from co-workers, management, and customers.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and appropriate manner and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems and ability to interpret a variety of instructions, policies and data.
• High motivation level with the ability to perform work with considerable independence under the general direction of supervisor. Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions independently.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Assistant Plant Manager at our facility in Stockton, California. Stockton is our largest liquid products site and therefore is a high profile plant in the business. The Assistant Plant Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk  liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer’s needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on the day-to- day management of Plant issues.

Salary: $80-90,000 with a discretionary bonus and comprehensive and attractive benefits package

Business Overview

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway has achieved Great Place to Work certification for 2023-2024.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Assists the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, time-off and discipline.
• Coordinates production and receiving, and ensures orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service activities in consultation with the plant manager, acts as a contact for customers in conjunction with plant manager
• Enforces company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending, and coordinating the logistics and movement of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs, verifying records for all medicated products.
• Assists with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports team efforts, actively working to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperation, and active learning from team members.

Skills and Experience

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience as a lead/senior plant operator within preferably agricultural liquids, feed mills, chemicals, chemical fertilizers, FMCG or industrial blending and bulk operating.
• Experience and knowledge of staff supervision.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating equipment, manual handling activities, and the ability to use hand and power tools.
• Customer service focus and meticulous attention to detail in documentation checking and verifying.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents (regulations, policies, reports, bids, ), blueprints, drawings and write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Able to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions and complaints from staff, co- workers, management, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software.
• No vision impairments or colour blindness and a general good fitness, condition, and physique to safely work outside for long periods of time, in shifts and overtime (as necessary), in any weather condition.
• Able to work at height without limitations and in confined places using (vertical) ladders and pathways (e.g. walking on platforms, scaffolding, climbing on top of railcars, truck trailers and land tanks, etc.).
• Able to operate forklift trucks.
• Knowledge of safely working with chemicals and hazardous substances.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Westway Values

Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Passion for Service, Business insight

Westway’s values guide our pursuit of providing a safe and rewarding environment for our employees while helping our customers to thrive.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Assistant Plant Manager at our facility in Albany, New York State. The Assistant Plant Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk and medicated liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer’s needs. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on the day-to- day management of Plant issues.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Business Overview

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway has achieved Great Place to Work certification for 2023-2024.

Salary: $80,000 – to mid $90,000

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key accountabilities:

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Assists the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, time-off and discipline.
• Coordinates production and receiving, and ensures orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service activities in consultation with the plant manager, acts as a contact for customers in conjunction with plant manager
• Enforces company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending, and coordinating the logistics and movement of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs, verifying records for all medicated products.
• Assists with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports team efforts, actively working to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperation, and active learning from team members.

Skills and Expertise

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience as a lead/senior plant operator within preferably agricultural liquids, feed mills, chemicals, chemical fertilizers, FMCG or industrial blending and bulk operating.
• Experience and knowledge of staff supervision.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating equipment, manual handling activities, and the ability to use hand and power tools.
• Customer service focus and meticulous attention to detail in documentation checking and verifying.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents (regulations, policies, reports, bids, ), blueprints, drawings and write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Able to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions and complaints from staff, co- workers, management, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software.
• No vision impairments or colour blindness and a general good fitness, condition, and physique to safely work outside for long periods of time, in shifts and overtime (as necessary), in any weather condition.
• Able to work at height without limitations and in confined places using (vertical) ladders and pathways (e.g. walking on platforms, scaffolding, climbing on top of railcars, truck trailers and land tanks, etc.).
• Able to operate forklift trucks.
• Knowledge of safely working with chemicals and hazardous substances.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Westway Values

Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Passion for Service, Business insight

Westway’s values guide our pursuit of providing a safe and rewarding environment for our employees while helping our customers to thrive.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Research Analyst to work in a truly global environment joining our commercial trading team in our regional headquarters in Amsterdam for the European, Asian, and African business. You will provide data analysis, and reports to support the trading team, providing concise accurate summaries and forming opinions and insights on the markets. You will also be required to prepare presentations to customers and third parties. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

ED&F Man Liquid Products Division is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for (mainly) the animal feed industry. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by-and- co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Collecting data and information from primary sources, structuring and analysing data and information for the commercial trading team.
• Keeping constant track of emerging trends in the commodities sector.
• Pro-actively keeping the traders up to date on what news, reports and events move and effect the market.
• Provide monthly updates on supply and demand estimates and import and export volumes.
• Regularly provide distribution offices with updates and reports.
• Prepare and present updates on market insights to trading team on a weekly basis.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of adhoc business projects with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present market updates to third parties including key customers.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in agriculture, international business, economics or any other relevant subject.
• 2 years minimum analytical or research-based experience in the physical commodities sector preferably agricultural soft commodities.
• English essential and Dutch highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with a pragmatic, commercial in approach.
• Highly self-motived, inquisitive with an appetite to learn.
• Excellent presentation skills and the confidence to engage well with all internal and external stakeholders including key customers.
• Excels in a team environment and is proactive, collaborative, and collegial.
• Strong communication skills, driven and good interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and self-reflection are key attributes to perform this role.
• MS Office skills including excel and powerpoint.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Assistant Plant Manager at our facility in St Paul, Minnesota. The Assistant Plant Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Westway Feed Products bulk and medicated liquid feed facility to maximize efficiency, safety, and profitability. This role will ensure that all orders are handled effectively and in line with customer’s needs, there is additional complexity in this at this plant due to the medical nature of the small batch blended products. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of regional and global projects, support on the day-to- day management of Plant issues.

Business Overview

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products such as glycerin, whey, corn solubles, corn steep and soy solubles. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 25 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

Westway has achieved Great Place to Work certification for 2023-2024.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the plant employees.
• Assists the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, time-off and discipline.
• Coordinates production and receiving, and ensures orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the plant operations.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service activities in consultation with the plant manager, acts as a contact for customers in conjunction with plant manager
• Enforces company policies and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production is carried out as per company polices and regulations, including ensuring appropriate product mixing and blending, and coordinating the logistics and movement of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs, verifying records for all medicated products.
• Assists with plant audits and completes special projects as requested by management.
• Interacts and communicates with colleagues and employees in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports team efforts, actively working to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperation, and active learning from team members.

Skills and Experience

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience as a lead/senior plant operator within preferably agricultural liquids, feed mills, chemicals, chemical fertilizers, FMCG or industrial blending and bulk operating.
• Experience and knowledge of staff supervision.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating equipment, manual handling activities, and the ability to use hand and power tools.
• Customer service focus and meticulous attention to detail in documentation checking and verifying.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents (regulations, policies, reports, bids, ), blueprints, drawings and write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Able to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions and complaints from staff, co- workers, management, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software.
• No vision impairments or colour blindness and a general good fitness, condition, and physique to safely work outside for long periods of time, in shifts and overtime (as necessary), in any weather condition.
• Able to work at height without limitations and in confined places using (vertical) ladders and pathways (e.g. walking on platforms, scaffolding, climbing on top of railcars, truck trailers and land tanks, etc.).
• Able to operate forklift trucks.
• Knowledge of safely working with chemicals and hazardous substances.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have a unique and newly created opportunity for someone to join us as an Assistant Plant Manager to assist in managing the day-to-day operations and supervision of 4 operators and seasonally fluctuating temporary operators at our newly acquired blending facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. You will support the Plant Manager in maximising efficiency, safety and profitability, and ensuring customer needs are met. Working within our highly diverse business you will have the opportunity to make a real impact working on a range of projects while supporting the day-to- day management of the plant.

Business Overview

ED&F Man Feed Ingredients is a leading trader and processor of animal protein by-products servicing the global feed ingredient market.  Located in Gaffney, South Carolina we are ideally positioned to source and distribute ingredients, both within the United States and, thanks to our close proximity to strategic US ports, overseas.  Our focus is to provide safe, high-quality, value-added feed ingredients to the global animal feed, pet food and aquaculture feed markets.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the facility staff, assisting with staff recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, and discipline.
• Coordinates production, receiving, shipping and ensures orders are filled correctly.
• Observes and makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of the Plant’s operational processes, identifying any problems, finding appropriate solutions and follows through on resolutions, in a timely manner.
• Assists in planning and coordinating customer service, acting as a contact for customers in conjunction with Plant Manager.
• Coordinates with office staff regarding work product and orders, ensuring orders are correctly fulfilled.
• Promotes company policies and procedures ensuring a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, assisting with safety and quality meetings and inspections.
• Ensures all production and product mixing and blending is carried out as per company policies and regulations and coordinating the logistics of product.
• Plans and completes record keeping programs required for regulatory compliance.
• Assists with terminal audits and inspection.
• Supports team efforts, generates respect, enthusiasm, and cooperation with others.
• Works with plant manager on inventory management.
• Maintains liaison with company accounts payable/receivables, HR and IT departments, to ensure compliant reporting as required.
• Data administration of the internal accounting and trading platform, as well as producing and revising documents in Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF.

Skills and Experience

• Manufacturing operations experience OR related terminal, refinery, or dry handling experience.
• Knowledge and experience of industrial health and safety best practise.
• Knowledge of and ability to supervise small teams.
• Skills and experience in operating equipment, hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and experience in the correct use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents (regulations, policies, reports, bids, etc.), blueprints, drawings.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate with colleagues, management, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software and ability to learn new software.
• Customer service mindset

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Cairo team in an entry level position as a Commercial Assistant, reporting directly to the commercial manager. The role provides the job holder to learn the fundamentals of commodity trading through direct, on-the-job exposure to trading and commercial principles and techniques. You will be introduced to suppliers and service providers, customized tasks, and assignments to enhance your understanding of the business. You will learn at your own pace within established expectations. The first three months will include an orientation in different departments.

Business Overview

ED&F Man Liquid Products Division is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for (mainly) the animal feed industry. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by-and- co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Daily stock update and ensuring all data and information is promptly updated on the system and in spreadsheets.
• Manage and control trade data on company system.
• Assisting in trading operations by providing the necessary shipment documentation to operations and follow up on required documentation and invoices based on our agreements and contracts.
• Following bond issuing and readiness, ensuring they are submitted and received back from producers on time.
• Keep record of payments and LC/LG including follow up.
• Understand company risk measurements techniques, CPRS and learn to operate within established limits set by corporate.
• Collect market data.
• Analyse and understand market factors that lead to informed judgments.
• Create and review producer contracts based on our agreements with other parties.
• Attending tenders, interacting, and developing relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Interact and follow up with other areas of the business (operations, accounting, treasury).

Skills and Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant commercial business experience.
• University degree preferred.
• Fluent written and oral interpersonal skills (Arabic & English).
• Must be very organised and able to work within tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build strong working relationships.
• Team player with an eye for detail.
• Flexible and adaptable; Keen to take on new challenges and go the extra mile.
• High level of integrity, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and self-reflection are key attributes to perform in our company.
• Analytical, numerate and intellectually curious.
• Determined, resilient and eager to join the ED&F Man business.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you me eligible to work in Egypt.

Role Overview 

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES ARE ENGAGED TO RECRUIT TO THIS ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Technical Nutrition Manager to support the Westway sales team in the sale of liquid feed products in the dairy industry. You will provide individual and group training of technical knowledge in ruminant nutrition and management and provide leadership in the selling process. You will also provide leadership and participation in the development and research of current and new value-added products that support the dairy strategy. You will also provide the necessary technical support to customer and vendors as needed. This position reports to the Director of Research & Development / Technical Services for Westway.

Location and travel: This role will take responsibility for the western half of the USA and ideally the post-holder will live close to a major airport.

Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce tub supplements, feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products such as glycerin, whey, corn solubles, corn steep and soy solubles. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 25 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide necessary technical support for our sales team and other associated departments in the sale of Westway feed products.
• Provide technical nutrition and management training on an individual and group situation to support the value of feeding liquid products manufactured by Westway Feed products.
• Learn and become proficient in necessary software and procedures that are required to formulate, manufacture and price products in the Westway system.
• Become fully knowledgeable of liquid ingredients, their feeding values, the manufacturing specifications necessary to formulate and blend liquid ingredients to make quality liquid products.
• Regularly schedule time with Westway dairy sales team to maintain good working relationships, reinforce the value of conducting business with Westway and continue building a portfolio of business by supporting the sales team.
• Provide product and ingredient expertise in the areas of animal husbandry/nutrition and feed manufacturing to dairy operations, distributors, dealers, and independent dairy consulting nutritionist. The purpose is to increase the sales of Westway products through relationships, through technical knowledge and providing information as a valued resource to customers and independent consulting nutritionist.
• Assist customers/independent consulting nutritionist with liquid management information and technical information on molasses based liquid feed supplements as well as the value of liquid by-products. Assist customers with animal management and feeding programs in the dairy industry.
• Work with and be a resource for the operations, nutrition/formulations, and regional sales manager by providing novel ideas from the field on product development, opportunities in feeding programs, market competition, changes in the market, and customer attitudes.
• Be involved in local and state dairy organizations.  Represent Westway at local, state, and prominent dairy conferences throughout the dairy industry.
• Actively participate in professional and personal training locally and corporately to enhance professional and personal growth.
• Maintain professional status by attending professional meetings/conferences. Maintains a satisfactory level of competency for accepted and innovative industry practices by attending company approved meetings and seminars; and by reading pertinent information in professional journals, field day reports, specialized industry publications and popular press.
• Actively participate in Westway Feed Product research and product development processes to create value to the dairy business.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Master of Science in Animal Nutrition or related degree combined with substantial dairy industry experience within a similar or closely related role.
• Doctorate in Animal Nutrition or related field of study – preferable
• Knowledge of dairy market/industry trends – essential
• Ability to research and analyse market/industry/customers and to apply that information to manage accounts and increase sales.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and appropriate manner and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicates with, and responds to questions and complaints from co-workers, management, and customers.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to incorporate favourable terms for the company into negotiations.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and financial reports.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems and ability to interpret a variety of instructions, policies, and data.
• High motivation level with the ability to perform work with considerable independence under the general direction of supervisor. Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions independently.
• Proficient with computers and applicable software.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

We share the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Transport Administrator to work in a truly global environment to expand your customer service skills and become a part of the agricultural industry which is a vital part of the UK food chain. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced agricultural soft commodities environment.

ED&F Man Liquid Products Division is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for (mainly) the animal feed industry. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by-and- co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Customer service and administration.
• Processing orders and setting up contracts providing attention to detail and ensuring accuracy.
• Liaising with farmers, merchants, drivers, and colleagues at various sites.
• Managing IBC orders and stocks across various terminals.
• Providing support to area commercial manager.
• Organizing transport, including price negotiations
• Checking invoices.
• Dealing with last minute changes and queries calmly and efficiently.
• Creating reports within our dedicated system.
• General office duties.

Skills and Experience

• Flexible and adaptable; you must be eager to experience different working environments and able to adjust quickly, as well as being keen to take on new challenges.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Pro-active and able to set priorities and follow through to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build strong working relationships with others and provide them with your support and/or leadership.
• Determined, resilient and eager to join our business.
• High level of integrity, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and self-reflection.
• Be someone that the rest of our small team can rely on and work with comfortably.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work in the UK