POET
Materials Manager
Obion, TN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 hours ago
Inventory ManagementPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOSHAFood Safety
About the role
- 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.
- This is an on-site role located in Obion, TN.
- Supervise and assist with daily loading and unloading of grain and ethanol co-products.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and any regulatory agencies.
- 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.
- Team members in this position manage commodity operations and may provide direct supervision to the Material Handlers in their daily operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Interpersonal skills. ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Attend all weekly/monthly meetings and complete required reports in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
- High level of personal integrity
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
- Innovative mindset
Nice to have
- 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 equipment preferred.
- DOT certification preferred.
Compensation
- $$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
Benefits
- $$ 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Company info
- 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.
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