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Operations Manager in Hankison, ND

February 19, 2008

Job Title : Operations Manager
Job Location : Hankinson, ND
Career Level : Mid (5-10 yrs), Senior (11+ yrs)
Job Type : Direct
Pay Type : Salary
Maximum Pay : $100,000
Minimum Pay : $80,000
Required Engineering Major/Field : Chemical, Mechanical
Required Skills :

It’s important that you have a background in either ethanol, chemical or refinery. Four-year degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred but other degrees will be given consideration and five years related experience or a combination of education and experience. Five years experience in the operation of a dry mill ethanol plant, chemical plant, or refinery. Experience in a management/supervisory role required. In-depth knowledge of the ethanol production process and technology or the ability to quickly obtain such knowledge.

Computer Skills:

Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets. Works effectively with plant Distributed Control System (DCS) and instructs others on its operation.

Supervisory Reponsibilities:

Directly supervises process operators. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and
applicable laws. Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training plant employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations 175 feet.


General Job Description :

If you love to hunt and fish and want to raise your family with solid, small town midwest values but want to work in a new, state of the art facility this is for you.

Job responsibilities include:

Responsible for safe and regulatory compliant operation of the plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, by directly supervising process operators who work on a 24hour rotating shift schedule, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be
assigned.

Member of Plant Leadership Team Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant
performance. Supervise process operators on a 24-hour rotating shift schedule. Ensure that process operators are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that total manufacturing objectives can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. Communicate regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group,
to ensure consistent operation among the shifts. Assist with hiring of plant personnel. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators. Maintain and update operating procedures and training manuals for process operations. Ensure that all process operators are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures. Monitor and control plant operations. Provide expectations and parameters to lead operators for plant production Review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, to anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc. Provide written reports on plant production. Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations are met at all times. Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for all process operations; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all process operators. Coordinates activities with other departments. Communicate directly with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas. Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies. Initiate reordering when necessary. Drive startup effort at the facility; therefore, participate in staffing effort, lead procedure development, lead operational training effort, identify/secure critical supply and service agreements, lead the operation group during checkout and commissioning of the facility, etc.

Application Instructions :

Contact Shelley Nowak at Brigham Group Staffing:
snowak [at] brighamgroup [dot] com 651-388-2261 or 612-756-4161

Contact Name : Shelley Nowak
Contact Email : snowak [at] brighamgroup [dot] com

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Written by bradley · Filed Under Chemical Engineering, Engineering Jobs, Mechanical Engineering, Mid Level, Senior Level 

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