Renewables Plant Management Trainee

Job Description:
Position Summary

The Renewables Plant Management Trainee Program is an 18-to-24-month training initiative aimed at developing future leaders for our ethanol fuel production plants. Participants will gain hands-on-leadership experience through rotational assignments across all key plant functions, providing a thorough understanding of ethanol production, plant operations, and team management. This program is focused on developing the leadership skills necessary for a future managerial role, while equipping trainees with the knowledge and practical experience required to optimize plant performance and efficiency.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the ethanol production process, including ethanol fuel production, co-products, and grain elevator co-product load-out processes. Gain practical experience in all stages of production, from raw material intake to finished product shipment
• Acquire hands-on experience in leading diverse teams. Focus on building effective communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills, preparing for a future managerial role
• Learn and apply principles of financial planning, including budgeting, capital expenditure planning and labor management. Understand how financial decisions impact plant operations and production goals
• Work closely with plant leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement. Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational performance, streamline workflows and contribute to meeting or exceeding production targets

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a business or technical support or production team
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from a manager
• Typically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised

• Bachelor’s Degree required or 3-5 years’ relevant experience preferred (Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines in Production or Chemical environment preferred)
• Based on business need, future relocation is REQUIRED!
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production plant
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, heights, and potentially hazardous material
• Must be flexible to work either day or night shift based on plant needs
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.

The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talen

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