Materials Manager

poet; Cloverdale (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance with

401K with company match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Safety gear reimbursements

Discounted insurance

Wellness program

Family-first culture

Onsite fitness

Job summary

POET in Cloverdale, IN, is seeking a Materials Manager to supervise daily operations of the commodity area, including ethanol, corn oil, DDGS storage, loading, inventory control and safety compliance. You may supervise Material Handlers and ensure USDA/OSHA compliance and proper HAZMAT paperwork.

This on-site role requires coordinating loading, transfers and maintaining accurate records, while leading a team to uphold safety and quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in grain handling operations preferred.
• Knowledge of rail car loading, truck loading/unloading, grading grain to USDA specs and weighing preferred.
• Experience with inventory management and safe grain handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily loading and unloading of grain and ethanol co-products.
• Oversee ethanol transfers to storage tanks, trucks and rail cars per FRA standards.
• Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems approved by management and regulators.
• Communicate commodity operations status to the Commodity Manager daily.
• Attend weekly/monthly meetings and complete required reports on time.
• Ensure work areas comply with USDA and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grain handling operations

Rail car loading

Inventory management

Heavy machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• $$ 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

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Cloverdale, IN. Responsibilities include:

• 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 manages team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership responsibilities also include delegation, coaching and performance management and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Manage the condition of equipment in the grains department and coordinate with other departments to ensure it is operational and safe to use.
• Manage the sanitation and cleanliness of the grains building, areas around the grains building, the railroad tracks and tank farm.
• Delegate responsibility and expect accountability among team members by fostering a spirit of teamwork.
• Engage department team members by providing recognition.
• Monitor the process of DDGS storage, ethanol storage, loading and logistics.
• Maintain records and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business related matters.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Effectively lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 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