Ethanolproducer
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Unlimited Job Posts for 1 year! Job Title: Energy Management Solutions Location: 100000.00 Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Manager to oversee our ethanol laboratory operations at Agri Energy, located in Luverne, MN. As a lab manager you would be responsible for managing the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting policies, goals, and objectives of the company, with a proven track record in supervising teams and managing projects effectively. Responsibilities
Manage plant QA/QC program. Initiate and implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry. Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Initiate re-ordering when necessary. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving operation or solving process related problems. Sample various points in the process and conduct QA/QC tests as required. Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA laboratory are met at all times. Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the QA laboratory; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all laboratory technicians. Coordinate activities with other departments. Communicate directly with Operations Supervisor to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Communicate directly with Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance and repair work in the laboratory. Implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness. Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training laboratory employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervise QA laboratory technicians. Ensure that technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that QA/QC program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Communicate regularly with all technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent implementation of the program. Assist with hiring of laboratory personnel. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators. Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the QA laboratory. Ensure that all technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures. Monitor plant QA/QC parameters. Review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, to anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from four year college/university in a related scientific or technical field or related job experience Required Knowledge & Experience: Must have 5+ years’ experience in a QA laboratory in a dry-mill ethanol plant or related industry required Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs In-depth knowledge mashing, fermentation and distillation as they relate to the ethanol production process Experience with environmental testing and reporting Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required Knowledge of general office equipment required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong basic math skills; ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers; ability to maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, use tact and diplomacy, and possess a customer service focus; strong analytical abilities, problem solving skills, negotiation skills, dispute resolution and ability to overcome obstacles; manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy; ability to anticipate needs and accomplish necessary tasks; strong motivational ability; maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, of key QA/QC variables. Benefits
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person @ Copyright 2025 - BBI International - All rights reserved.
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Post unlimited 30-day online listings with the ethanol Job Package!
Unlimited Job Posts for 1 year! Job Title: Energy Management Solutions Location: 100000.00 Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Manager to oversee our ethanol laboratory operations at Agri Energy, located in Luverne, MN. As a lab manager you would be responsible for managing the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting policies, goals, and objectives of the company, with a proven track record in supervising teams and managing projects effectively. Responsibilities
Manage plant QA/QC program. Initiate and implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry. Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Initiate re-ordering when necessary. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving operation or solving process related problems. Sample various points in the process and conduct QA/QC tests as required. Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA laboratory are met at all times. Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the QA laboratory; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all laboratory technicians. Coordinate activities with other departments. Communicate directly with Operations Supervisor to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Communicate directly with Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance and repair work in the laboratory. Implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness. Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training laboratory employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervise QA laboratory technicians. Ensure that technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that QA/QC program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Communicate regularly with all technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent implementation of the program. Assist with hiring of laboratory personnel. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators. Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the QA laboratory. Ensure that all technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures. Monitor plant QA/QC parameters. Review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, to anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from four year college/university in a related scientific or technical field or related job experience Required Knowledge & Experience: Must have 5+ years’ experience in a QA laboratory in a dry-mill ethanol plant or related industry required Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs In-depth knowledge mashing, fermentation and distillation as they relate to the ethanol production process Experience with environmental testing and reporting Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required Knowledge of general office equipment required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong basic math skills; ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers; ability to maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, use tact and diplomacy, and possess a customer service focus; strong analytical abilities, problem solving skills, negotiation skills, dispute resolution and ability to overcome obstacles; manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy; ability to anticipate needs and accomplish necessary tasks; strong motivational ability; maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, of key QA/QC variables. Benefits
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person @ Copyright 2025 - BBI International - All rights reserved.
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