Plant Operations Manager - Ethanol Production & Training

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 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.