POET Hiring for Biomass Program Manager Job at Emmetsburg, IA Full Time

ABOUT POET

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 leader in biobased products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually. We support health freedoms and personal choices.
• 401K with company match
• Premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear, and more!

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JOB SUMMARY

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Biomass inventory forecast
• Lead communication with 3rd party supply chain contractors
• Harvest season logistics planning that align with corporate objectives
• Trouble shooting and removing road-blocks
• Improving biomass supply chain methods

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• Bachelor’s degree is desired in agricultural services, agricultural business, agricultural science, agricultural systems, or engineering
• 2-year degree within agricultural and/or business-related curriculum is preferred
• 3 or more years of agricultural experience with demonstrated record of success
• You have engineering, farming, agronomy, and agricultural machine related knowledge and/or experience
• You are passionate in improving farming practices to better the earth’s climate
• You are able to work and execute initiatives with little oversight
• You can lead groups of custom harvesters to deliver for POET
• You know the basic Microsoft’s Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.
• You are able to build complicated spreadsheets and models of logistics
• You can build timelines and work plans
• You like meeting and helping people and are patient and determined
• You can orchestrate a large and efficient effort
• You desire to develop efficient and innovative ways to collect biomass
• You are comfortable communicating with people with varying backgrounds
• You communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
• You can make and deliver presentations effectively to varying audience
• You strive to understand the “big picture” but can organize and execute details
• You are a learner, not afraid of taking on new tasks and stretching yourself
• Effectively manage the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.

• Culture is king at POET. We are all on the same team. We always communicate. We park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on the walls, it’s who we are.
• Local sporadic travel up to 50% including travel to POET’s headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD approximately four times annually.
• The job requires some physical effort walking through agricultural fields and meeting people on the farm or at POET’s biomass storage sites. You may be on your feet for long hours during events or field studies.
• We work hard. We play hard. We expect you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The work effort may need to be high during times of critical timing and importance to execute. We expect you to manage the work cycle demands and take care of yourself and your family.

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