General Manager

POET • Scotland, SD

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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

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.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

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
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• 'Family-first' culture
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager