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Job Description

Position:	Ethanol Plant General Manager
Reports To:	President, KL Process Design Group
Status:	Exempt
Type	F/T
Company	Company: KL Process Design Group, LLC
Location:	Goodland, Kansas (Plant)
Salary:	DOE

Position Responsibilities

Description: Ethanol Plant General Manager (Process Design Group) Goodland, Kansas (US). The General Manager supervises and controls the activities of the Plant employees in the production of ethanol and co-products. By contract between KL Management and the Plant, the General Manager is an employee of KL Process Design Group but provides General Manager duties at the Plant site. The General Manager coordinates daily with personnel in KL Management on operational and technical matters to maximize profitability of the Plant.

KL Process Design Group provides process design, permitting, detail design, construction and production management services for bio-refining facilities throughout the United States from its office in Rapid City, South Dakota.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus eligibility, comprehensive health insurance, a simple IRA with employer matching. This is a non-tobacco-use position both on and off duty.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1.	Provides expert leadership, mentorship, coaching and discipline to Plant employees. Leads by example and enforces standards and expectations across all facets of the business.
2.	Responsible for the safety program of the Plant.
3.	Plans, directs, and coordinates the programs and activities of the Plant to accomplish established goals and objectives.
4.	Defines, recommends and controls operating and financial objectives; develops, in conjunction with KL Management, Plant Board of Managers and Plant mid-level managers, short and long term budgets and programs with supporting budgetary requests along with financial estimates for each Department and the Plant as a whole. Works with the Plant CFO in developing the budget.
5.	Approves all Plant purchase requests and review all invoices in a timely manner.
6.	Responsible for all business, plant, maintenance, purchasing, marketing operations to ensure maximum profitability. Directs operations to achieve and maintain budget goals.
7.	Maintains timely reporting of financial and operational information to the Plant Board of Managers.
8.	Maintains a positive Plant image and relationship in the local area, state and the renewable fuels community.
9.	Develops a spirit of teamwork and a positive command climate within the organization.
10.	Responsible for the selection, employment, promotion, and discipline of employees. Develops pay, incentive and benefits packages in conjunction with KL Management.
11.	Directs and generally supervises Plant employees in their performance of assigned duties and in the manner, in which they pursue their objectives and programs, renders advice, assistance, and guidance to all employees.
12.	Ensures all city, county, state and federal rules and regulations are in compliance. This includes but is not limited to: air and water quality discharge permits, TTB/BATF, OSHA, State Department of Revenue regulations along with State Department of Agriculture Feed and Grain regulations; and any other requirements pertaining to Plant operations.
13.	Observes legislation impacting the ethanol industry and works diligently to retain all current incentives available to the Plant. Work with legislative representatives as required to improve and maintain the Plant’s competitive edge in the ethanol industry.
14.	Maintains a continuing professional development program regarding economic, industry, and technological development and trends in the ethanol industry.
15.	Overall responsibility for all aspects of Safety and Environmental compliance while supervising the Safety and Environmental Manager.
16.	Overall responsibility for grain purchasing, ethanol marketing and distiller’s feed marketing departments and ensures best pricing scenarios for all products.
17.	Ensures all production costs are minimized and all finished product revenues are maximized.
18.	Maintains a positive Plant profile and awareness in the community.
19.	Provides monthly reports to the Board of Managers as required.
20.	Answers directly to KL Management Services through a contractual obligation between KL Management Services and the Plant.

Education:	BS in Business, Marketing, Administration preferred.

Experience:	Minimum of five years in management within professional industrial environment. Experienced leadership and consensus building skills. General management and strategic planning experience. Proven track record in developing and administering a management program.
Required Skills:	Must be a self-starter, highly organized; able to work well within all levels in the organization. Polished presentation and interpersonal skills are essential. Critical thinking and writing skills are essential. Must possess high level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications are required.
Special Skills:	Background in bio fuels and petroleum management a plus.