Global Refinery Team Lead
Company: Primient
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role The Primient Refinery Technology Lead is driving
and supporting efficiency improvements within the network
refineries. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of
excellence in sweetener refinery process engineering, process
development and optimization, and continuous improvement. Key
responsibilities: Global Refinery Team Lead Manage a process
improvement team of approximately 25 engineers and refinery
managers in a matrix-based structure. Benchmark refinery
performance both internally and externally and develop action plans
to support cost-effectiveness. Implement refinery practices focused
on safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Optimize costs through
process improvements and capital projects, conduct feasibility
studies and financial analysis for significant capital investments.
Identify and test new technologies and process ingredients in
collaboration with the Global Operations Support Team. Provide
technical training to refinery engineers, organizing sessions
during team meetings and Corn College. Collaborate with procurement
to develop sourcing strategies for chemicals and ingredients.
Travel requirements average around 30%, primarily within the United
States. About You Applicants must hold an Engineering degree and
have at least five years of industrial experience in corn sweetener
refining or a related field. Additional qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to safety. Technical leadership experience,
preferably in a matrix organization, with a track record of meeting
key performance indicators. Ability to effectively collaborate
within diverse teams and function as both a contributor and leader.
Strong communication and listening abilities, with skills in
articulating information clearly. Customer-oriented approach toward
internal and external stakeholders, and capacity to establish and
maintain professional relationships.
Keywords: Primient, Terre Haute , Global Refinery Team Lead, Engineering , Decatur, Indiana
