James Taylor

James Taylor has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. James started their career as a Peer Learning Assistant in the LEAD Tutoring Program at Missouri S&T in 2012. In 2013, they worked as an Engineering Intern at Caravan Ingredients, where they performed vulnerability assessments to update the plant's current HACCP plan. From 2014 to 2020, James worked at Tate & Lyle, starting as a Process Engineer and later becoming the Manager of the Global Operations Support Team. In these roles, they optimized and troubleshooted process lines, led a team of engineers and technicians, and managed plant optimization and process analysis projects. From 2020 to 2022, they served as an Area Manager at Primient, where they oversaw the daily operations of the wet mill and feed house, managed a team of supervisors and union employees, and focused on safety, quality, maintenance, and engineering. Starting in 2022, James became a Plant Manager at Green Plains Inc., although details of this role are not provided. Overall, they have accumulated valuable experience in plant operations, management, optimization, and engineering.

James Taylor earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology between 2010 and 2013.