Materials Manager

About POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

Eligible Team Members may receive $ competitive bonus opportunities – up to six bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share). Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program. Comprehensive benefits package;
Individual and family plans for health, dental & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution. Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions. 401K with company match. Paid parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations. Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements. Discounted home and auto insurance. All POET Team Members enjoy a multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Family‑first culture. Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.

The Materials Manager is responsible for supervising daily operations of the commodity area, including ethanol, corn oil, wet cake and dried distillers grains (DDGS) storage, loading, inventory control measures and safety compliance and sanitation. Team members in this position manage commodity operations and may provide direct supervision to the Material Handlers in their daily operations. The Materials Manager ensures POET meets and maintains all requirements of the USDA, OSHA and plant policies and procedures pertaining to the commodities department to include HAZMAT loading and proper preparation of HAZMAT paperwork.

This is an on‑site role located in Obion, TN.

• Supervise and assist with daily loading and unloading of grain and ethanol co-products.
• Supervise and assist with ethanol transfers to storage tanks, trucks and rail cars meeting FRA standards.
• Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and any regulatory agencies.
• Communicate commodity operations status to the Commodity Manager on a daily basis.
• Attend all weekly/monthly meetings and complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure work areas are clean and organized per USDA and OSHA requirements.
• Identify and assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure all plant policies pertaining to the commodities department are met.
• Operate a front‑end loader or tele‑handler to assist in DDG or wet cake loading.
• Effectively manage team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members.
• Perform leadership responsibilities including delegation, coaching and performance management and career development.
• Manage the condition of equipment and coordinate with other departments to ensure it is operational and safe.
• Manage the sanitation and cleanliness of the grains building area, railroad tracks and tank farm.
• Delegate responsibilities and foster teamwork and accountability.
• Monitor DDGS storage, ethanol storage, loading and logistics.
• Maintain records and submit all required reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.

High school diploma or equivalent required. 1–3 years supervisory experience in grain handling operations or related field preferred. Knowledge of rail car loading, truck loading/unloading, grading grain to USDA specifications, weighing, inventory management and safe grain handling experience preferred. Experience and knowledge in the operation of heavy machinery, skid loaders or other associated heavy loading or material‑moving equipment preferred. DOT certification preferred.

Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.

• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills –…