Trainee, Plant Management - Renewables

Andersons • Greenville, OH

5d

About The Position

The Renewables Plant Management Trainee Program is an 18-to-24-month training initiative designed to develop future leaders for the company’s ethanol fuel production plants. Trainees participate in rotational assignments across key plant functions to gain a thorough understanding of ethanol production, plant operations, and team management. The program develops leadership skills for a future managerial role and provides practical experience to help optimize plant performance and efficiency.

The position coordinates and supervises daily activities of a production team, sets priorities, coordinates work with other supervisors, and makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan, with manager oversight. Typically, no more than 20% of the role is spent performing the work being supervised. Future relocation may be required based on business needs.

Work takes place in a 24x7 ethanol production plant. The role involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer, as well as frequent exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, noise, heights, and potentially hazardous materials. The employee must be flexible to work day or night shifts according to plant needs and wear required personal protective equipment. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with safety protocols, policies, and procedures and in keeping with the company’s Statement of Principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts based on plant needs.
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline in a production or chemical environment is preferred.
• Relevant experience of 3–5 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of ethanol production, including ethanol fuel production, co-products, and grain elevator co-product load-out processes.
• Gain practical experience in all stages of production, from raw material intake to finished product shipment.
• Gain hands-on experience leading diverse teams and develop communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Learn and apply financial planning principles, including budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and labor management, and understand how financial decisions affect plant operations and production goals.
• Work with plant leadership to identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational performance, streamline workflows, and contribute to meeting or exceeding production targets.
• Coordinate and supervise daily activities of a production team, set team priorities, and coordinate work activities with other supervisors.

What This Job Offers

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