Ethanol Production Manager

Title: Ethanol Production Manager Job Code: PROCMANA

Department: 000005 – Ethanol FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Refer to location organizational chart Created/Revised: 04/24/2024

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to lead and direct all aspects of ethanol production under the direction of the Plant Manager. The Process Manager will establish effective communication and support as it relates to the production of alcohol and distiller grains. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of Amber Wave.

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Works shift as assigned. Works overtime as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

In the absence of this role or any incumbent, the immediate supervisor/manager identified in the organization chart assumes responsibility for all duties and delegation of authority.

• Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
• Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
• Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
• Manage production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels and distiller grains.
• Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Maintain inventory and reordering of biofuel production inputs such as enzymes, yeast, caustic, etc.
• Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
• Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will Manage all Ethanol Production Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• Supervision or leadership experience in Ethanol production or other related manufacturing field is preferred.

• Must possess excellent leadership skills.
• Must have solid communication skills and be able to interact at all levels.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have the ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including moving equipment and machinery, hot/humid, and cold conditions; the employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment requires the use of hearing protection. Involves exposure to wheat allergens.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons seeking and continuing employment with Amber Wave. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate in our employment and personnel practices against any person on the basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors/managers, and co-workers.

Any offer of employment or termination of employment initiated by the Company must be approved by the department head. Questions regarding the employment or promotional practices of Amber Wave should be referred to Human Resources.

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04/24/24

Updated essential duties

Tricia Lytle Director of HR

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