Operations Manager

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

• •$$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
• •Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!
• •Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• •Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• •401K with company match
• •Paid Parental Leave
• •Tuition reimbursement
• •Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• •Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• •Discounted home and auto insurance

• •A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• •'Family-first' culture
• •Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

• •Facilitate communication between departments within the plant and other POET Biorefining locations to maintain an effective teamwork environment.
• •Manage all plant operations and production and strive for maximum efficiency.
• •Manage raw material inventories and receipts to ensure continued plant operation.
• •Provide trouble shooting and problem solving expertise to resolve chemical plant operational problems.
• •Optimize plant up-time or runtime, minimize all plant downtime.
• •Assign cleaning tasks and maintain the sanitation schedule.
• •Perform on-call duties for technical support during off hours.
• •Lead interdepartmental teams through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process and drive all action items through to completion.
• •Utilize plant historian database (PI) to analyze plant operational trends.
• •Coordinate with the Plant Manager to ensure all operational System Improvement Forms (SIF’s) are implemented.
• •Coordinate with the Plant Manager to ensure the entire operations department is informed of and embracing operational changes that occur within the company.
• •Coordinate with the Plant Manager to ensure that all city, county, state and federal regulations are being met and assist in implementing approved changes.
• •Effectively lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership

• •High level of personal integrity
• •Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• •Ability to embrace and promote change
• •Innovative mindset
• •Ability to think objectively
• •Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• •Ability to work in a team environment

• •Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
• •Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors. Due to the nature of the work, the areas can be dusty at times.
• •Must be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): forklift, power washer, pallet jack, hoist systems, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, telehandlers, Front End Loaders, various hand tools, and computers.

• •Sitting in a chair in the Control Room while operating the plant
• •Walk indoors and outdoors sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet/slick surfaces
• •Carry to up to 15lbs
• •Climb stairs and/or ladders
• •Stand indoors to clean an