looking for Director of Operations at Codington County, SD Full Time

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with and supervise the Plant Managers and Project Manager to maximize efficiency among all facilities by ensuring proper operational practices are followed, finding opportunities for cooperation among plants and facilitating the necessary communication, ensuring an atmosphere of teamwork among the plants, and facilitating the communication of research, development, and experience
• Other areas of focus include the design and implementation of key processing systems to achieve performance targets in the areas of safety, quality, downtime, productivity and cost control
• Utilize technical expertise and leadership skills to identify, initiate and implement significant process improvement activities such as enhancing systems and processes of bio-refineries with a focus on improving per bushel yield and energy efficiency, researching alternative feed-stock for ethanol production and developing improvements to the production process beyond today’s technology
• Apply process mapping methodologies: Mapping the “as-is” and “end-state” processes as a key in communicating low and high-value added activities to the business and identifying process improvements. This includes implementing the necessary system-based training so that continuous improvement principles are embraced throughout the organization.
• Keep abreast of operational issues in all facilities and communicating accordingly.
• Ensure that all plant SOP’s and policies are implemented and followed as consistently as possible across all plant facilities.
• Direct the research and development work of the associated plants to ensure cooperative research and ensure that unnecessary duplication of efforts does not occur
• Ensure the minimization of downtime through efforts of planning and the shared use of human resources.
• Approve capital and expense requests of operational departments in all associated plants within limits defined by the CEO
• Work through the Purchasing Manager to direct operational purchasing activities to minimize cost and maximize purchasing process efficiency. This would include setting up contracts or shared bulk purchasing
• Ensure that all city, county, state and federal regulations are being met at all times
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager and EHS support team to maintain and enforce all safety programs and procedures
• Supervise and coordinate the annual budget preparation and plant cost control measures
• Effectively communicate with management team and other departments to keep them informed and resolve issues related to operations and process improvement projects
• Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments
• Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job
• Actively promote the companys vision, mission, and values with team members, outside vendors, and customers
• Be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work
• Be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Complete all tasks assigned by CEO

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field preferred. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years overall work experience in operations management in chemical production, manufacturing, or other related organizations.
• Experience in the bio-fuels industry is highly preferred.
• 5-7 years of overall work experience in process improvement capacity in chemical production, manufacturing, or other related organizations. This includes process analysis, improvement and design and project management experience, preferably with infrastructure implementation or consulting.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. The incumbent must be able to communicate complex issues and concepts simply in order to gain understanding, buy-in and support from all levels within the organization.
• Logical, analytical, organized thinker willing to question the status quo.
• Extensive knowledge of large project management practices and associated project management tools.
• Good people management skills and excellent overall business managerial skills.
• Excellent business acumen and global perspective of the industry.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to adapt to outside work environments which could include cold, heat, wind, rain, snow and slippery surfaces.
• Individual will be exposed to high noise levels.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account-save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match – to prepare for your future.
• Continuous Learning and Development programs and Tuition Reimbursement. – encouraging growth.
• Paid Holidays, Personal/Vacation and Sick Leave – encouraging work-life balance.
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Programs
• Varied work, competitive pay, excellent professional development and a great work environment, its all here for you!