ABOUT POET

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. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a CO2 Production Manager, you will work directly with our Liquid CO2 and Dry Ice production facilities, commercial, scheduling, engineering and leadership teams.  Your primary areas of focus are the oversight of the operation and quality control of CO2 production facilities owned and/or marketed by POET Pure.  The CO2 Production Manager will facilitate the optimization of CO2 production including analyzing plant data, developing reports, troubleshooting and assisting with plant operations and maintenance as well as promoting safety and regulatory compliance across our system.  
This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Primary point of contact for plant personnel for questions or problems with the CO2 process.
•    Respond to inquiries and issues as they arise including normal business hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
•    Regular plant visits to ensure expectations are being met and assist with any problems that arise.
•    Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
•    Recognize plant needs and engage leadership to resolve shortcomings.
•    Facilitate localized ownership and empowerment with on-site subject matter experts.
•    Create scorecards to track key performance indicators and develop/implement strategies for improvement, identifying system leaders and gaps.    
•    Plan and facilitate major repair and rebuild strategies of operating equipment.
•    Maximize plant uptime through training, planning, teamwork and innovation.  
•    Develop and provide technical presentations to management and plant team members.
•    Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
•    Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
•    Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses! 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

•    High school diploma or equivalent required. 
•    Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, construction or business is preferred. 
•    3+ years of experience in an operations, manufacturing or related field required. 
•    Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
•    You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
•    You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs. 
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       This position is exposed to work in multiple environments, including plant, laboratory, as well as an office environment. 

·       The team member may be exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals.

·       Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.

·       Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.

·       Opening valves.

·       Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.

·       Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.

·       Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.

·       Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.

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