General Manager
POET
Summary
The POET Research Center (PRC) is a unique plant within POET and requires unique leadership. PRC is the original POET plant and over nearly 40 years has transformed from the original biorefinery to a research center. Although small in size compared to today's biorefineries, PRC is large in its contributions to POET. The plant continues to operate as a biorefinery, but now mainly operates as a key step in POET's innovation delivery process.
Job description
The PRC General Manager manages the overall facility and in addition has responsibility for research conducted onsite. The PRC General Manager must minimize the cost of operations of the facility while maximizing its technology development efforts. This takes extraordinary effort to balance profitability with generating valuable research data. Teamwork is essential, not only within the PRC team but also with other POET companies. Technology development and commercialization efforts involve all POET companies and projects at PRC are frequently the focal point of collaboration efforts. This role engages with all levels of the organization regularly and is a key part of the POET Research Leadership Team. The PRC General Manager also frequently represents POET with external collaborators. Developing collaborative relationships while focusing on commercialization and project confidentiality is essential. This is an on-site role located in Scotland, SD.
Responsibilities
- Ensure PRC is operating safely, efficiently, and creating value for POET.
- Communicate business and research priorities clearly at a 24/7 operating bioprocessing facility.
- Play an active role in analyzing new technology, trial data, and enterprise opportunities.
- Be a key member and participant of the POET Research Leadership Team.
- Interface with POET commercial teams including POET Grain, POET Biofuels, and POET Bioproducts.
- Effectively manage the staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members.
- Leadership responsibilities include change management, performance management, and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
- Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science related field with strong technical knowledge.
- Experience managing P&L, financial reporting, legal documents, and negotiations.
- Are a culture champion and who can rally teams to accomplish complex and integrated tasks.
- Have experience professionally developing technical and plant operations team members.
- Have a passion for data analytics.
- Are enthusiastic about research and creating new value.
- Experienced in public policy and community relations.
- Excited about speaking to people about POET.
- Proficient with environmental, health, and safety standards and reporting.
A Successful Candidate Will Have
- High level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Innovative mindset
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science related field with strong technical knowledge.
- Experience managing P&L, financial reporting, legal documents, and negotiations.
- Are a culture champion and who can rally teams to accomplish complex and integrated tasks.
- Have experience professionally developing technical and plant operations team members.
- Have a passion for data analytics.
- Are enthusiastic about research and creating new value.
- Experienced in public policy and community relations.
- Excited about speaking to people about POET.
- Proficient with environmental, health, and safety standards and reporting.
- High level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Innovative mindset
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Competitive Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- Shift Premium Pay
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Safety Gear Reimbursement
- Cold Weather Gear Reimbursement
- Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center or Fitness Reimbursement
Company overview
POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company operates 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest, three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and employs nearly 2,600 team members. POET specializes in creating plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels, leveraging biotechnology to convert renewable agricultural resources into bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, bioCO2, dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. With more than 140 U.S. patents, POET has established itself as an innovator in the biotechnology sector, focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating sustainable energy solutions. The company's integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design, construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing, positioning it as a comprehensive leader in the renewable energy and bioproducts industry.