Manager, Plant Operations

Pilot Flying J; Ord (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Ord, NE seeks a Manager, Plant Operations to lead the ethanol plant's production and operations teams. You will implement training programs, develop SOPs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating between departments.

You will oversee scheduling, performance appraisals, and recordkeeping, and provide backup to senior management. The role requires hands-on leadership in a complex industrial environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some secondary education in engineering.
• At least 5 years management experience in a plant environment.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, bend, stoop and move throughout the plant.
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs in logical language/steps.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Solid understanding of ethanol production processes.
• General understanding of engineering practices and processes.
• Experience in recordkeeping and reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers operational training for production staff.
• Coords rail and truck traffic to and from the plant.
• Conducts training of operators, supervisors, and new hires.
• Develops and maintains a training tracking system with results.
• Develops/implements new hire training program.
• Develops, reviews, and revises SOP checklists regularly.
• Provides hands-on safety training including LOTO and first-line break.
• Backups Sr. Plant Manager and Supervisors with reporting and meetings.
• Leads production functions and fosters inter-department communication.
• Reviews and updates training manuals and SOP manuals regularly.
• Provides training for all operations employees.
• Develops and maintains operation schedules and PTO trackers.
• Conducts performance appraisals and handles time-off issues.
• Develops spreadsheets/logs for production and quality control.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

SOP development

Safety & regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Document control

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering field exposure

Job description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Manager, Plant Operations position located in Ord, NE is a leadership and support position for management and operation crew members of our ethanol plant. The primary goal is to provide management, detailed procedures, training, and operational expertise to the plant supervisors and operators.

Essential Job Duties: include but are not limited to:

• Plans, presents and incorporates operational training for production employees.
• Works closely with logistics and material handler lead to coordinate rail and truck traffic in and out of the plant.
• Conducts training of operators, supervisors, and new hires.
• Develops and maintains tracking system for operational training and keeps accurate records of results.
• Develops/ implements new hire training program.
• Develops, reviews, and revises Standard Operating Procedure checklists on a periodic basis as required by plant management.
• Incorporates hands on LOTO, first line break and other safety training including one-on-one employee training.
• Provides back up to the Sr. Plant Manager and Supervisors as required which includes reporting, attending meetings, and ensuring that all reporting is accurate.
• Leads and directs all aspects of the production functions including coordinating effective communication between departments.
• Reviews and updates training manuals on a regular basis.
• Reviews and updates SOP manual on a regular basis.
• Provides training for all operations employees.
• Develop, maintain, and post schedule for operations including tracking PTO and ensuring coverage.
• Conducts employee performance appraisals, engages in disciplinary action when necessary, and administers time clock and time off issues.
• Develop and implement operations spread sheets and logs required for the tracking of production and quality control throughout plant.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with some secondary education experience in the Engineering field.
• At least 5 years management experience in a plant environment
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, bend, stoop and physically move throughout the plant including climbing stairs, ladders, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs in logical and chronological language/steps.
• High level of organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format.
• Has a solid understanding of ethanol production processes.
• Has a general understanding of engineering practices and processes.
• Experience in recordkeeping and reporting techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety and environmental rules and practices.
• Thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations.
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs., and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

Additional Information

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