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 Plant Manager |
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| Employer Name: |
Glacial Lakes Energy
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| Position: |
Plant Manager |
| Category: |
Operations Management |
| Description: |
Plant Managers are responsible for all aspects of the ethanol plant operation, including production, maintenance, shipping and receiving and quality control. Responsibilities include plant optimization to ensure maximum production, quantity and quality. The Plant Manager oversees all plant operations and production by working directly with and providing leadership to managers in the following departments: Production, Maintenance, Lab and Grains. |
| Close Date: |
04/04/2013 |
| Location: |
Watertown |
| State: |
SD |
| Country: |
U.S.A. |
| Requirements: |
Accountable for all plant operations, maintenance and production goals
Ultimately responsible for performance management of all employees. This will include: performance reviews, goal-setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development and succession planning
Develops direct reports through teamwork, coaching and innovation
Working through the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Lab Manager and Grains Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for quality control on shift by emphasizing safe work practices and a team atmosphere to obtain desired production and working conditions
Responsible for cost control and efficiency initiatives relating to the plant operations
Works directly with Lab Manager for the quality control, samples and tests of products, process and utilities. Coordinate lab analysis and recommendations with operations
Daily requirements include analyzing trends to predict production outcomes, inventory of chemicals, recruitment and retention of staff, and maintaining close interaction with the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Lab Manager and the Grains Manager
Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing or making adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
Critical skills include leadership of management team, safety practices, instrumentation, automated plant operations programs and a strong understanding of the biological and chemical reactions required to produce bio-fuels
Consistent attendance and is seldom absent from work. Is responsible for 24-hour operation and expected to respond to developing conditions and crisis situations when necessary
Actively promote GLEs vision, mission, and values with employees, outside vendors, and customers
Present capital request justifications to the Director of Operations
Communicate production performance to and carry out all directives from the Director of Operations
Effectively communicate with management team and other departments to keep them informed and resolve issues
Meet with various vendors that supply production related products
Uses good judgment in advising activities and operating parameters for shifts and lab operations
Establishes policies and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
Participates in maintenance planning to determine and plan required projects, status of ongoing projects, and scheduling of future projects
Safe work practices are a condition of employment. Report any safety issue or problem to your supervisor and safety coordinator immediately
Oversight of all plant operations and production for a bio-fuels production facility
Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere
Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job
Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments |
| Education: |
Bachelors Degree |
| Type: |
Full Time |
| Contact Name |
Katie Mullin |
| Company Address |
301 20th Avenue SE
Watertown SD 57201 |
| Company Phone |
605-753-1956 |
| Company Email |
kmullin@glaciallakesenergy.com |
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