Green Plains Inc Hiring for Operations Manager Job at York, NE Full Time

The Operations Manager for the Innovation Center at York (ICY) is a leadership and support position for the plant’s management and operation crew members. The primary goal is to provide detailed procedures, training, and operational expertise to the plant supervisors, Team Leaders, and operators. This position reports to the Director of Ops, ICY.

Job: Operations Manager York Innovation Center
Location: York, NE

Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and update production process Checklist and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); ensures procedures are followed, and Company standards are met.
• Effectively lead the Operations team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members in all aspects of opertaions and laboratory procedures.
• Responsible for leadership activities, including delegation, training, career development, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary action to execute departmental strategies and support company objectives effectively.
• Lead and direct all aspects of operations, including coordinating effective communication between departments.
• Plans and manage the production schedule and budget to meet facility needs and production goals.
• Monitor the plant’s inventories of supplies and chemicals to ensure the accuracy of the information represented.
• Implement improvements to the production process as necessary to maximize efficiency, increase product quality, and lower costs.
• Develop and maintain operations spreadsheets and logs required for tracking production and quality control throughout the plant.
• Incorporate hands-on LOTO, first-line break, and other safety training, including one-on-one employee training.
• Ensure proper facility coverage through the management of posted production staffing schedules and PTO tracking.
• Provide back up to the Dir of Ops, as required, including reporting, attending meetings, and reviewing all reports for accuracy.
• Ability to respond promptly to any escalated plant issues including availability after hours and weekends.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean/tour-ready work environment at all times.
• Participate in safety, health, environmental, and ongoing training programs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some secondary education in the Engineering field preferred, or more than five years of supervisory experience related to the ethanol industry.
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs in logical and chronological language/steps.
• High level of organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format.
• Has a solid understanding of ethanol production processes.
• Has a general understanding of engineering practices and processes.
• Experience in recordkeeping and reporting techniques.
• Understanding of safety and environmental rules and practices.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB, state and federal regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, computer use, telephone use and work independently.
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:
• mechanical part
• dusty conditions
• high noise environment
• outside weather in all conditions
• chemicals used in the process

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,570.31 – $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, NE 68467: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location