Production Manager

Production Manager - Ethanol

QUALIFICATIONS

• Assume overall responsibility for all areas of the plant
• Develop and maintain a teamwork oriented plant
• Strong safety awareness
• Experience in managing projects and operating budgets
• Proven cost savings ability - Results orientated
• Initiative, pursuit of continuous learning, and ability to manage change
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to develop new policies/procedures and lead their implementation
• Demonstrated effective systematic problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be able to listen effectively and foster a cooperative working environment
• Energetic, team oriented
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Accuracy, honesty, integrity traits are important
• Self-Starter, proactive approach
• Excellent computer skills — proficiency in Word and Excel required
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated and hard working
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Must be detail oriented
• Possess logical problem solving ability
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent housekeeping and sanitation habits
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations re: environment, E.E.O., etc.
• 5-10 years managerial experience
• 5 year plus ethanol production experience
• Transportation/distribution related knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Direct the plant to insure that manufacturing operations obtain the following results:
• Production of quality products, cost effectively, at volumes to meet market expectations
• Maintain operations to meet all governmental requirements
• Coordinate production efforts to be certain we meet our sales objectives
• Work to improve plant operations
• Help in the development of long range business objectives under the direction of the Plant Manager
• Research and order all chemicals to find the best fit for the company to help maintain a low cost per gallon of ethanol
• Perform related work as assigned
• Help manage the facilities and people to produce ethanol and other products as efficiently as possible while meeting all company and Government guidelines.
• Manage and promote ethanol plant and business unit programs and processes
• Meet all federal, local and company requirements
• Assist the business unit in creating and communicating superior value
• Quality-Manufacture products which conform to company and customer product requirements
• Assist in setting performance standards and managing costs
• Assist with resolving customer concerns
• Accountability in safety, quality assurance, security, EPA, cost control, facility upkeep and customer service
• Help to identify and correct cause for production deviation
• Implement production programs
• Train and develop people to have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential
• Operating Efficiency-Manage the facility to within pre-approved budgeted cost and staffing guidelines
• Ensure implementation of health and safety requirements for all employees
• Review all incident reports/near misses and implement any corrective measures, if necessary, to eliminate hazards in the workplace
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and pursue options for continuous improvement of production, logistics and customer service area systems
• Maintain/improve physical condition and appearance of facilities
• Optimize minimization of down time
• Communicate with and report to the Plant Manager regularly
• Carry out all directives from the Plant Manager
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by Plant Manager
• Be responsive to plant needs and onsite when there are operational issues or disruptions

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Lead Operators

POSITION REPORTS TO: Plant Manager