Plant Manager

POET; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Plant Manager in Shelbyville, IN, where you will oversee all plant operations, ensure safety, and lead a dynamic team. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills in biofuels production. You will manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and maintain regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits, emphasizing internal growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive BONUS opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health, dental, & vision plans

401K with company match

Relocation Assistance

Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

Discounted home and auto insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive processing plant experience required.
• Leadership experience in team building and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all plant operations and production goals.
• Lead a team including engineers and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Technical aptitude

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS control

PI Historian

MS Office

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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 globally.

Benefits & Perks

• $$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
• Paid time off and holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, plus biweekly accrual
• Comprehensive health, dental, & vision plans, with employer HSA contributions
• Competitive pay, including shift premiums
• 401K with company match
• Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Plant Managers are key leaders within POET, responsible for all plant operations and production goals at their location. This on-site role in Shelbyville, IN, involves working closely with the leadership team, ensuring safety, building and leading teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, collaborating on operational efficiencies, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
• Lead a team including engineers, operations, EHS, and maintenance.
• Recruit, onboard, develop, and engage team members.
• Ensure compliance with agencies like BATF, OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, and state organizations.
• Collaborate with other Plant Managers to optimize operations.
• Identify and justify capital improvements.
• Develop and present the plant’s strategic plan.
• Assist with budget and cost control.
• Communicate key metrics and partner with maintenance for preventative plans.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Align teams with organizational and business goals.
• Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and career development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, or extensive processing plant experience.
• Leadership experience in team building, coaching, and performance management.
• Champion of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Technical aptitude for biofuels production processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Data analysis skills.
• Experience with DCS control, PI Historian, and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and rally teams around organizational goals.

Additional Requirements

• Engage with community and team events.
• Ability to drive POET vehicles; pre-employment MVR check required.
• Availability for 24-hour schedule, some travel possible.
• Prepared for a dynamic work environment with physical and chemical exposure risks.

Culture & Development

POET fosters a team-oriented, communicative, ego-free culture emphasizing work-life balance, wellness, and celebration of successes. Internal growth and development are encouraged, with support for skill enhancement and career progression.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), considering all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.