Operations Manager

Summary

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of the plant operations team focusing on the key metrics of safety, quality, production, costs, and employee development. In this position, you will be responsible for the operations of the location, including safety, efficiency, staffing, and project management. You will monitor day-to-day production results, set area priorities for process and staff, and assign and monitor employees.

You will also maintain technical skills and knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art level while continuing to develop people management skills. As the Operations Manager, you will possess solid skills in communication (verbal and written) and be seen as a developing leader within the plant leadership team. The Operations Manager works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization. In this position, you will work with other managers, the maintenance team, and the engineering team to achieve plant and company objectives.

You will be responsible for the direct management of the process operations team and may visit other Green Plains Bio‑Refineries as necessary and partner with other site teammates. You will represent the plant in benchmarking exercises across the fleet. This role is a critical link with groups outside the plant in safety, quality, maintenance, commodities, sales, and accounting. As the Operations Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and are a key member of the Plant Management Team.

You will provide technical supervision and instructions to the Process Team Leads. This position has the freedom to operate, explore, and engage in creative process solutions within the constraints of the business needs, as long as the plant operates in a safe and efficient manner.

• Accountable for the safety performance of the operations team: ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures are followed, daily safety-related expectations are met, and all safety issues are clearly communicated and remediated as timely as possible. Support the safety representative and participate in the department and plant safety committees and team safety meetings.
• Accountable for the performance, management, and personnel development of your department: active involvement in the technical training and development of process technicians, develop clearly defined goals and objectives for the area, perform performance evaluations of shift leads and operations supervisors, manage a progressive disciplinary process, and support the career development of area personnel. Collaborate with the engineering team to review and organize engineering process modifications and projects.
• Accountable for operations costs: maintain detailed understanding of the budgeted area cost drivers, develop and use a tracking tool, and involve all available resources to reduce excess, consumption, and costs, creating a continuous improvement environment.
• Accountable for plant quality and production results: daily analysis of continuous process data to determine or evaluate process inefficiencies, prioritize issues, communicate expectations for problem resolution, and maintain regular communication with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, and Plant management. Generate a daily plan outlining the next 24 hours of operational goals and objectives and coordinate with maintenance for accurate planning.
• Expected to learn department processes and become a technical expert in all subject matters defined in the operations area.
• Accountable for submitting a monthly area report that tracks safety/environment, quality, production relative to plan including yield variances, costs, out-of-range drivers, and project activity.

• Experience leading successful teams with an emphasis on organizational development.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Office Suite, Process Data Historian tools (OSI PI or other), Maximo/SAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and a self‑motivated, customer–focused attitude. Ability to build good relationships with internal peers and external support groups.
• Leadership style consistent with a…