General Manager - Terminal Operations

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!

POET is one of the nation's largest container exporters, exporting feed products to more than 20 countries. With the help of our rail-to-container transload facility in Savannah, Georgia, we continue to drive consistency and demand within several of POET’s key markets for Distillers Grains and Corn Fermented Protein. Our customers have already come to expect nothing less than the best in food safety and quality from POET, and we will continue to deliver as a trusted partner!

The General Manager of POET Terminal – Savannah leads a team of approximately 55 team members in the daily operation of a terminal facility. In addition to daily operations, the General Manager has the vital responsibility to train, grow, and develop a team of highly motivated individuals. If you are an experienced leader interested in a challenging, fast-paced environment working for an industry-leading company where you enjoy solving problems and leading a team, then this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Nothing else matters without a safe environment! You will foster a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
• Lead a team of operations, logistics, maintenance, engineering, EH&S, and administrative professionals.
• Under your leadership, your team will have the autonomy to ensure a highly efficient operation which will maximize profitability while continuing to enhance a cutting-edge facility.
• Build and maintain relationships with your bioethanol and co-product marketing teams.
• With your guidance, team members will ensure regulatory compliance at all levels (BATF, OSHA, USDA, EPA, and state organizations, etc.).
• Frequently connect with your team members to guide, coach, and develop them to meet their personal and professional goals.
• Coordinate and work cross functionally with various teams on capital and maintenance projects.
• Spend time in the terminal utilizing your operational capabilities to ensure maximum efficiency of the terminal.
• Partner with community and political leaders to champion POET’s mission at the local, state and national levels.
• Partner with and effectively manage all third-party vendors to ensure successful projects and operations.
• Effectively manage the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members. Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
  
  

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 7+ years of direct leadership and relevant operations experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• You are humble and value relationships, yet driven and highly energetic.
• You have grit, the ability to persevere and rally teams to achieve extraordinary results.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a terminal facility.
• You develop team members by encouraging individual initiative to achieve personal and organizational goals.
• You are comfortable with conflict and are able to navigate ambiguous situations.
• You can inspire and help people see the importance of what they are doing.
• You are a change agent.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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 are all about community and family. You will be engaging and supporting a variety of team and community events.
• The work environment at our terminals is dynamic. You should expect a balance between time spent in the office and in the field, which may include some physical labor helping your team members.
• In this role, you’ll be asked to drive a POET vehicle. A motor vehicle record check will be conducted during the preemployment process.
• Due to the physical and safety sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
  
  

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Benefits

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
  
  

Other Perks

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
  
  

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.