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South Bend, Indiana Verbio

Job Ref:	1678
Employer:	Verbio
Company Name:	Verbio
Category:	Chemicals Construction Customer Service Energy Equipment - Machinery Grain Human Resources Information Technology – IT Maintenance – Repair Management Operations Production Skilled Labor Trade
Job Type:	Full Time
Location
Country:	United States
State:	Indiana
City:	South Bend
Zip Code:	46613
Map:	South Bend, IN 46613, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:	No
Description
Verbio Verbio is seeking a highly motivated Plant Manager, for its production facility located in South Bend, IN. About Verbio Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million. Integration of the ethanol production with the RNG production process, unique to the Verbio brand and developed successfully at the company`s facilities in Europe over the past decade, will result in higher efficiencies and improved sustainability. Following commissioning, the production capacity of the plant will be at 85 million gallons of corn ethanol and 2.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of RNG per year. The Role: The Plant Manager is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day activities of the facility including the safe and efficient operations while optimizing production. The Plant Manager reports directly to the General Manager, Company Leadership and the Board of Directors. The role will manage and direct the maintenance and operations staff to complete timely and professional preventative and corrective maintenance of all facility equipment and assets and develop and manage the plant operating and capital budgets, personnel, equipment, property, and buildings. Responsibilities: Supervise and provide leadership and guidance to all plant personnel. This includes providing leadership, support, and collaboration with all levels of personnel. Demonstrate proactive leadership to all levels of plant personnel and effectively manage and resolve performance issues in conjunction with Human Resources. Manage and assist in development of the plant OPEX and Capital budgets. Identifies capital and revenue growth opportunities. Work closely with the Safety/Environmental Department at the plant and corporate level to ensure safe and compliant plant operations consistent with the Process Safety Management principles. Coordinate with the Safety department to ensure that the appropriate level of documented investigation occurs under the Safety policies and procedures. Act as principal responsible party for ensuring all plant personnel diligently follow all Safety policies and procedures. Promotes proactive focus to trouble-shooting processes and fosters positive, high-involvement work environment. Direct sourcing of necessary personnel, schedule both turnarounds and shutdowns, manage capital projects and new construction, and coordinate contracting efforts. Direct plant personnel in specialized tasks according to their individual abilities. Meet with Company Leadership to review plant production and efficiency. Implement, monitor, and ensure adherence to all safety policies and regulations to ensure safety for all employees. Complete reports for governmental authorities. Record and report on production, inventory and relevant information. Implement and monitor employee training programs. Assure a high level of operational availability based on monitoring and improving plant maintenance schedules. Skills: Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, use tact and diplomacy with a customer service focus. Possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies. Demonstrate strong organizational competencies and an attention to detail. Manage priorities under pressure. Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to overcome obstacles: develop solutions to routine problems following established Verbio policies and procedures. Flexibility and willingness to work outside of the standard workday, as needed. Experience: 10+ years of experience leading operations in an industrial setting including progressive plant supervisory experience Strong leadership skills and decisive decision maker. Plant level experience in one of the following industries required--Ethanol, Chemical, Refining Industry (involving distillation) or Agricultural processing Education: BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering, required MBA or Graduate Engineering Degree, preferred WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy: Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plan 10 paid holidays 15 days of paid vacation time 5 sick/personal days Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days. Quick career advancement and bonus opportunities

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