Assistant Production Manager

Are you a meticulous and dependable team player with a passion for customer service? We invite you to join our KAAPA team as an Assistant Production Supervisor at our Aurora location.

• Supervise:
  Crew Chiefs, Operators, Rover Operators
• Ensure compliance with and follow all corporate guidelines and policies
• Maintain confidentiality
• Practice the proper use and treatment of equipment and property
• Attend all safety meetings, follow all safety policies, and ensure strict adherence to all standard precautions and practices established to reduce the potential of occupational exposures
• Assist in overseeing plant production
• Maximize efficiency of production, production rate, and quality of products
• Perform timely evaluation of night staff by written performance evaluations
• Schedule and coordinate the daily work assignments and work shift schedules to ensure adequate shift coverage
• Work with payroll to achieve accurate reporting of timecards
• Complete weekly purchasing/ ordering for production needs
• Respond to address complaints in a timely and courteous manner

• Monday - Friday: 4pm- 12:30am and must be available for on a call-in basis as required as the plant is operational 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Engineering, Biochemistry, or related college degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience in fuel ethanol plant supervision and process
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detailed oriented and multitasking skills essential
• Technical ability to understand ethanol production
• Experience in interviewing, selecting plant personnel, establishing performance objectives and criteria, and conducting performance evaluations
• Possess a documented successful track record in managing process facilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer contributions
• Basic life and short-term disability insurance provided
• Sick and vacation time along with 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

Join us and become a valued member of our team, contributing to the smooth operation and success of our company.