Plant Operations Manager - Training & Safety Lead

Pilotcompany; Ord (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilotcompany in Ord, Nebraska, seeks a Manager, Plant Operations to lead and train production staff at the ethanol plant. You will develop training programs, SOPs, and procedural updates, coordinate safety and performance, and report to senior management.

Responsibilities include planning training, maintaining records, scheduling, conducting performance appraisals, and ensuring regulatory compliance with FRA, TTB and state rules. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on availability.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of management experience in a plant environment.
• Strong ability to write SOPs and maintain training materials.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; team leadership.
• Solid understanding of ethanol production processes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans, presents and coordinates operational training for production staff.
• Coordinates rail and truck traffic in and out of the plant with logistics leads.
• Develops and maintains training records and SOP checklists.
• Develops and implements new hire training programs.
• Performs employee performance appraisals and handles disciplinary actions.

Skills

Plant management

SOP writing

Leadership

Communication

Training

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; engineering exposure

Job description

Pilotcompany in Ord, Nebraska, seeks a Manager, Plant Operations to lead and train production staff at the ethanol plant. You will develop training programs, SOPs, and procedural updates, coordinate safety and performance, and report to senior management.

Responsibilities include planning training, maintaining records, scheduling, conducting performance appraisals, and ensuring regulatory compliance with FRA, TTB and state rules. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on availability.