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Position Location(s) **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 leader in biobased products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;
* Health, dental, & vision insurance
* 401K with company match
* Premium pay for qualifying positions
* Quarterly profit sharing
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Tuition reimbursement
* Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
* Safety and cold weather gear, and more!
**ABOUT** **POET BIOREFINING**
Our 33 biorefining facilities produce 3 billion gallons of bioethanol, 14 billion pounds of Dakota Gold distillers grain animal feed and nearly 1 billion pounds of our Voila corn oil. Thats a lot of product! We also provide plant-based products like CO2 for the food and beverage industry and purified alcohol for use in products ranging from food and beverage ingredients and personal care products to cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer and industrial bioethanol. POET also produces JIVE, a product that contributes to more sustainable roadways by using plant-based ingredients to help recycle old asphalt. We also buy over 930 million bushels of corn per year from local producers. It is our role at POET Biorefining to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations at each facility.
**JOB SUMMARY**
Our facilities operate continuously, so you will be leading a cross-functional team who performs shift work on a 24/7 basis. POET Bioprocessing facilities are highly integrated facilities which leverage industry-leading, proprietary technology to monitor and control the process of converting renewable resources to biofuel and other co-products. It is the General Managers responsibility to lead a team of approximately 40 team members in the daily operation of a bioprocessing facility. In addition to daily operations, the General Manager has the vital responsibility to train, grow, and develop a team of highly motivated individuals.
If you are an experienced leader interested in a challenging, fast-paced environment working for an industry-leading company where you enjoy solving problems and leading a team, then this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
* You are humble and value relationships, yet driven and highly energetic.
* You have grit, the ability to persevere and rally teams to achieve extraordinary results.
* You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
* You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility
* You develop team members by encouraging individual initiative to achieve personal and organizational goals.
* You are comfortable with conflict and are able to navigate ambiguous situations.
* You can inspire and help people see the importance of what they are doing.
* You are a change agent.
**CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:**
**GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES**
At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team members position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
* Culture is king at POET. Were all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These arent just slogans on our walls. Its the way we do things at POET.
* The work environment at our bioprocessing facilities is dynamic. You should expect a balance between office work and time spent in the bioprocessing facility, which may include some physical labor helping your team members.
* We are all about community and family. You will be engaging and supporting a variety of team and community events.
** General Manager_ Business/Operations Leader**
Job ID 2021-4743 Employment Type Regular Full-Time Category Management Shift Day Travel Required Up to 25% US-IA-Corning FLSA Status Exempt ****
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**DURING A TYPICAL DAY (IF THERE IS ONE):**
* Nothing else matters without a safe environment! You will foster a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
* Under your leadership, your team will have the autonomy to ensure a highly efficient operation which will maximize profitability while continuing to transform a cutting edge facility.
* Youll build and maintain relationships with your ethanol and co-product marketing teams.
* With your guidance, team members will ensure regulatory compliance at all levels (BATF, OSHA, USDA, FDA, and state organizations).
* Youll frequently connect with your team members to guide, coach, and develop them to meet their personal and professional goals.
* Youll have the opportunity to coordinate team members on bioprocessing capital projects.
* Youll have the honor of partnering with community and political leaders to champion POETs mission at the local and national level.
* Periodically, youll need to get out of the office to connect with local farmers and other key stakeholders in the industry.
* Since were all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill will be put to a lot of other uses!
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POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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