What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager - Aberdeen, SD position at Glacial Lakes Energy?
Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE), a renewable fuel production company, is seeking a Production Manager to join their team in Aberdeen, SD. GLE employs approximately 200 team members between four ethanol facilities located in Watertown, Huron, Aberdeen, and Mina, SD.
At GLE, we strive to incorporate our mission: “Creating Value for our Stakeholders and Protecting our Environment”, and our Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, into everything we do.
Job Summary
Production Managers are responsible for the direct supervision and leadership of the plant and lead operators, working closely with them to reduce or eliminate down time. The Production Manager strives for maximum efficiency in plant operations and supports operations through problem solving, adaptation, and working with other departments to correct process problems. Production Managers are expected to be safety champions. They are also accountable to ensure all products manufactured meet established specifications and communicate production performance to the Plant Manager. Employment for this position is conditioned upon successfully passing certain pre-employment requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. 4-year degree is preferred
- Manufacturing production background experience
- Operational background in ethanol production preferred
- Five (5) or more years of previous supervision or leadership role with specific supervision experience in an ethanol plant is highly desired
- Effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Individual must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language and be able to give accurate verbal and written instructions
- Ability to manage others including the responsibility of recruitment and performance management for all reporting employees. This may include: interviewing and hiring, performance reviews, goal-setting, disciplinary action, career development
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
- Must be able to communicate clearly in English
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Continuous Education and Development Programs and Tuition Reimbursement.
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Programs.
- Generous paid Holidays, Personal/Vacation and Sick Leave.
- Varied Work, Competitive Pay, Great Work Environment!
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GLE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
