Logistics Manager

Green-Plains-Inc; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business casual environment

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) with immediate vesting

Company safe harbor matching

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead the plant's logistics team responsible for unloading raw materials, loading finished products, and coordinating truck and rail movements on site.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with company policies and goals. The role requires at least 3 years of management experience in plant logistics, strong communication, and the ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 3 years management experience in plant logistics.
• Experience operating rail and industrial equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Windows and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the logistics team to unload raw materials and load final products.
• Coordinate with schedulers, drivers, and Production Manager for timely car deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA, FRA, OSHA, DOT and environmental regulations.
• Set up and dispatch shipments with company drivers.
• Maintain equipment and initiate repairs to ensure safe operations.
• Accurately complete data entry and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruiting

Training

Coaching

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data entry and reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Excel

Logistics software

Job description

Summary

In this position, you will be responsible for leading the logistics team in unloading raw materials, loading all final products, and the movement of trucks and rails cars on the plant site. This role ensures maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to

• Effectively lead the logistics team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members.
• Supervisory activities include delegation, training, career development, coaching, and performance management to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Ability to operate all department equipment, including but not be limited to rail loader skid loader, front loader, locomotive, and other industrial equipment.
• Responsible for operating locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, rules, and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to environmental, safety, and railroad regulations.
• Communicate with schedulers, drivers, customer, and the Production Manager assuring timely loading of multiple ethanol specs., DDGS and Wet Distilled Grain and other finished products to accommodate all car deliveries and pickups.
• Assure all equipment used to load distillers, ethanol, and weighing grading grain is in the right operating conditions and initiate repairs as needed. Including scales, front end loader, track mobile, hand tools, and all electronic equipment associated. Must have a working knowledge of all appropriate equipment.
• Set up and dispatch shipments with company drivers
• Maintain a working understanding of FSMA, FRA, OSHA, & DOT applicable regulations.
• Supervise drivers and manage the utilization of equipment
• Accurately complete data entry and reporting.
• Provide revision input to policies and procedures and continuously improve safety and efficient operations to enhance customer service results.
• Control the application of Green Plains Inc. safety and environmental policies; measure, detect variances, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean/tour-ready work environment at all times.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in plant logistics preferred.
• Must be able to meet all requirements to successfully and safely operate machinery and industrial equipment.
• Must have basic computer knowledge working with Windows, Excel, etc.
• Must possess good communication skills
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB, FSMA, state and federal regulations

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, computer use, telephone use and ability to work independently.
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:
• mechanical part
• dusty conditions
• high noise environment
• outside weather in all conditions
• chemicals used in the process

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching.

• business casual work environment
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• company safe harbor matching

All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for plant-based roles to comply with applicable child labor laws.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on disciplined execution and leadership in low‑carbon biofuels and high‑value ingredients. The company operates a performance‑driven platform focused on maximizing yield, lowering carbon intensity, and delivering long‑term value through responsible capital deployment.

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