Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Business Intelligence & Reporting Analyst to work closely with the global data team and the Westway Feed business analysts, learning about our company data and our data strategy and helping to provide new meaningful insights into our business operations, turning data into knowledge.

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.

Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

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

• Analyse and capture requirements for data and reporting purposes.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business data and key drivers.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Design, develop and maintain reports using data analytics and visualisation techniques – primarily based on the Microsoft Power BI platform.
• Create, maintain, and optimize Power BI reports and dashboards, transforming complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Leverage D365 F&O for efficient data analysis, management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project team members, to understand reporting requirements and business needs.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis and gather reporting requirements to design scalable and efficient BI solutions within the MS Dynamics 365 environment.
• Design and build interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide meaningful insights and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency by implementing proper data governance and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into the BI platform, ensuring optimal performance and data availability.
• Optimize and fine-tune BI solutions to improve performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Provide expertise in data visualization best practices, ensuring reports and dashboards are intuitive, user-friendly, and meet end-user requirements.
• Conduct training sessions and provide support to end-users, enabling them to leverage the BI platform effectively and derive actionable insights.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in BI technologies, tools, and methodologies, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing insightful metrics and KPI’s to support business managers and leaders.
• Work with the technology team to develop standards and guidelines for BI delivery.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance for technical and non-technical employees.
• Collaborate with the wider business intelligence and business analysis teams to deliver projects.
• Provide input into the ongoing development of the data strategy.
• Working with system-to-system integration tools.
• Support the SQL and data warehouse team as required.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI), data processing and databases.
• Experience of requirement capture and translation to technical solution and delivery.
• Programming/scripting experience and knowledge of software development life cycle is preferred.
• Understanding of data integration issues (validation, cleaning, and performance tuning), familiarity with complex data sets and structures.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• A business-focused approach to data with an understanding of its value.
• Excellent interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills are required to support working in project environments that include internal, external and customer teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent data visualization and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, ETL processes, and data warehouse architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server) and multidimensional databases (e.g., Microsoft Analysis Services).
• Familiarity with MS Dynamics 365 and its data structure, entities, and integration capabilities.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality and its best practice.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical BI solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to perform duties with moderate to low supervision.

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 every 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 newly created opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance & Project Engineer to join our team taking responsibility for implementing a preventative maintenance system across our manufacturing facilities, ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and machinery. The role will also be participating in project development and execution for capital deployed across our 21 facilities in North America. The Maintenance Engineer will report to Regional Operations Management and will work closely with our Corporate Engineering Manager, production teams, management, and suppliers to achieve organizational goals.

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.

Based in the Woodlands Texas this role will require up to 50% travel across the USA.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify a new computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for implementation across 21 geographically dispersed facilities across North America. Lead the team to ensure all aspects of the system function for our business model.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and knowledge of safety procedures and regulations. Ensure that those conducting maintenance activities follow safety standards and regulations and identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems and develop and execute maintenance plans to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, diagnose problems, and develop solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with production teams, management, suppliers and third parties (where relevant) to develop and execute maintenance plans that meet organizational goals and priorities.
• Support the execution of major capital projects across our 21 facilities working with corporate engineering and operations management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, schematics, and procedures to support maintenance activities.
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant work experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance engineering, preferably from an agricultural, manufacturing, mining, or industrial setting.
• Previous experience with CMMS systems including ideally CMMS implementation.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and knowledge of equipment and machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&ID drawings.
• Experience with AutoCad or SolidWorks would be beneficial.
• Previous experience training and troubleshooting, through root cause analysis, basic plant automation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions under pressure.

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 every 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 a Trade Execution Specialist to work in a truly global environment and to play a key role in our company. The candidate is responsible for the operation and execution of our trading contracts as well as Charter Parties. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

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 activities include sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils and beet pulp pellets.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Completing transactional follow-up with counterparties
• Day-to-day operation of contracts (issuance, checking, amendments and follow-up)
• Preparing, checking, amending and follow up of finance documents, documentary credits, bod bonds, payments, invoices etc.
• Preparing vessel nominations and documentary instructions (B/l’s, Certificate of Origin, customs documents, Health Certificates etc)
• Negotiating key logistical and commercial terms
• Assisting in P&L control by managing operational changes in the system
• Quantity and Quality issue resolution

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate would have all of the experience points referenced above, however the role is somewhat unique in where it sits between typical trading operations and back office, therefore we appreciate that some candidates may have the occasional gap:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with physical operations and/or logistics
• Experience in liquid bulk vessel operations
• Experience in commodity trading, , logistics and shipping
• Knowledge about GTC, contracts, letters of Credit etc
• Advanced excel skills is a plus
• Fluent in English is a must

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 all requirements, 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 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 every 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 every 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 every 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.