Ethanol Operations Manager In Training

Posted:
9/27/2024, 3:49:16 AM

Location(s):
Iowa, United States ⋅ Denison, Iowa, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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Job Description:

The Andersons, Inc. - Denison, IA

Each year, as part of the Renewables segment, The Andersons refines corn into millions of gallons of ethanol, a low-cost, clean-burning, high-octane, renewable fuel product for refiners, fuel blenders, and convenience stores.

Our investment in ethanol is a natural extension of our core business competencies in grain operations, corn originations, and commodity processing. We are a significant investor in, as well as manage the operations of, The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC, with four plants located in Albion, Michigan; Clymers, Indiana; Greenville, Ohio; and Denison, Iowa.

In addition to ethanol, these facilities collectively produce E-85, feed products, and corn oil, which is key to the renewable diesel industry.

For more information: https://www.andersonsinc.com/products-services/#renewables 

Position Overview

The Manager in Training role is designed to provide a hands-on-leadership experience at one of our ethanol fuel production plants.  This training includes hands on rotations throughout each function where you will gain an understanding of how each function supports the overall production strategy of the plant, while also developing leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Understand ethanol operations including but not limited to the functions associated with the production of ethanol fuel, associated co-products and the grain elevator co-product load out

  • Gain necessary knowledge and experience related to managing a diverse team, financial planning including annual budgeting, capital and labor planning to transition to a manager position within 12-24 months. Must be willing and able to relocate to one of our five production plants.

  • Develop skills to advance operational performance and efficiencies necessary to meet and exceed production goals

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a business or technical support or production team

  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

  • Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from a manager

  • Typically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (Agriculture, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required)

  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience required

  • Relocation is required

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

  • Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility.   
  • This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, and potentially hazardous material.
  • Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds frequently; some work performed in heights.

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more.
  • 401(k) with employer matching to support your financial future.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for your well-being.
  • Disability insurance for added protection.
  • Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
  • Relocation assistance is available if needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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