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Job Description

Dairy Relations Operations Manager

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Position : Dairy Relations Operations Manager

Annual Salary Range : $100,000 to $130,000

Classification : Exempt

Bonus Potential

Travel : There is up to 80% travel to locations throughout the valley from Hilmar to Buttonwillow

Benefits : Standard CalBio benefits package is available : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) partners with local dairy farmers, state, and federal agencies, providing a sustainable energy source that benefits the dairy, the company, and actively reduces greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere. The company is undertaking the greenfield development, construction, ownership, and operation of a series of projects in the San Joaquin Valley that will capture biogas from dairy farm operations and upgrade it for use in the natural gas pipeline and as vehicle fuel.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled-practiced and notable leader experienced in Dairy Relations. This position is responsible for providing counsel and advisory services to Dairy Partners on manure management practices to maximize gas capture and to assist CalBio’ s business units in making decisions related to project updates and status.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with the onsite dairy managers and owners as needed to resolve issues and develop strong trusting relationships.
Attend weekly staff meetings with CalBio Management to review weekly priority status list of the biogas production at each dairy in operation and identify projects that are underperforming due to wastewater diversions or dairy operational issues.
Evaluation of projects may include real time Irrigation operations, water and wastewater meter readings, sludge buildup, and coordination of the removal from the digester.
Complete daily site inspections of the project(s) noted during the weekly meeting, report findings to Dairy Relations, and input into the Bessie system.
Review onsite wastewater operations, including but not limited to, flush operations, bypassing manure water, separator operations, sand removal operations, and lift station pumping.
Identify issues observed, develop a list of solutions, and include budget and time schedules for completing each task.
Provide oversite to make sure each solution is directly addressed and implementation completed.
Organize, manage, and assemble multiple projects and people.
Identify and resolve problems timely.
Listen and use active listening skills to obtain clarification, respond well to questions, and communicate with dairy partners in a courteous and respectful and professional manner.
Skillfully gather, analyze, and present data, write clearly and informatively, edit work for spelling and grammar, use varied writing styles to meet need.
Maintain consistent attendance at work and arrive to work on time. Be available based on needs. Manage own schedule but is available in person, by telephone, and by email in order to facilitate communications and work product with other staff members.
Maintain a database of activities completed by each project, ongoing efforts needed to confirm project updates completed, and status of ongoing efforts. Once Bessie is fully developed, it is to be utilized for these purposes with daily input of all activities.
Coordinate with operations and set up meetings with sub-contractors and equipment maintenance companies to develop budgets and schedules, once approved (by CalBio), coordinate the necessary items to resolve the issues noted.
Communicate with CalBio Operations any activities to take place on a dairy to assure support and agreement on resolution.
Work with the Engineering Team to develop project schematics for each project that includes wastewater operations flow overlaid on map showing key locations to verify.
Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

To perform the job successfully, the candidate must demonstrate the following core competencies, which encompass a combination of technical expertise, specialized skills, strategic abilities, and organizational knowledge.

Communication : This is the foundation to express ideas clearly between teams, management, and clients.

Leadership : Your leadership skills present your ability to inspire and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and make decisions that align with the company goals.

Problem-Solving : Problem-solving shows your analytical and critical thinking skills, and aptitude to identify issues, develop, create solutions, and implement them.

Time management : Encompasses your proficiency to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptability : Given that the work industry is constantly evolving, your adaptability highlights your capacity to adapt to new situations, cope with stress effectively and maintain a positive outlook.

Teamwork : Underscores your aptitude for collaboration, ability to thrive in a team environment, active participation in generating ideas and providing support to fellow team members.

Customer service : Show your ability to understand and address customer needs, provide excellent service, and manage complaints effectively.

Technical skills : Your proficiency in using software, tools, and equipment relevant to the job.

Conflict resolution : This competency is crucial in the workplace as it promotes healthy communication, strengthens relationships, and fosters a positive work environment.

Risk management : Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks that could negatively impact CalBio’s objectives or goals and then implementing strategies to mitigate or manage those risks.

Creative thinking : The ability to think divergently, generating multiple ideas and options rather than settling for the first solution that comes to mind.

Strategic planning- The capacity to think long-term, anticipate future trends and develop initiative-taking plans.

Innovation : Presents your ability to generate and implement new ideas, approaches, or processes to drive positive change.

Analytical thinking : Proficiency to gather, interpret and analyze data, identify patterns and trends.

Decision making : The capability to gather relevant information, evaluate options and make informed choices.

Detail oriented : The ability to pay close attention to small details and ensure accuracy in work. This competency demonstrates a meticulous and thorough approach to your tasks, leaving no room for errors or oversights.

Emotional intelligence : Shows your aptitude to recognize, understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

Multitasking : Presents your dexterity to effectively manage and switch between multiple tasks or activities simultaneously.

Results-oriented : The ability to focus on achieving desired outcomes and goals.

Networking : The ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and groups for professional or social purposes.

Organization : Be able to demonstrate the skills to organize, manage, and assemble multiple projects and people.

Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems timely and uses existing resources to solve them.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Agriculture, or related field.

Minimum of ten (10) years of dairy management experience.

Strong leadership and management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Knowledge of industry regulations and safety procedures.

Expertise related to herd management and manure handling practices.

Ability to maintain high quality performance and communication with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Strong mechanical understanding and ability to logically evaluate project effectiveness.

Strong communications skills (both oral and written).

Ability to communicate effectively across broad functional and organizational lines.

Initiative-taker who is adept at working in a true team environment and partnering with CalBio management, dairy ownership, and management, CalBio engineering, operations, and construction teams, and in many cases third-party EPC Contractors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities we offer. Maintain a team focus working closely with other CalBio teams, fostering ideas and creative solutions as needed for each specific project.

At CalBio, our people work on climate preservation projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that we feel is second to none. We are focused on being the premier RNG developer in CA and ultimately the US as project jurisdiction expands.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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