A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.
$120,000 - $145,000 per hour Job Details - The Alcohol Department Manager will oversee all aspects of alcohol recovery, distillation, processing, and production activities while leading a team of approximately 10-12 employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while maintaining high production standards and maximizing equipment uptime. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the production floor and in leadership meetings, with strong experience managing personnel, troubleshooting operational issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations of the alcohol recovery and distillation department. Manage and develop a team of operators, technicians, and production personnel. Ensure production goals, quality standards, and throughput objectives are achieved. Partner with maintenance personnel to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Monitor and optimize distillation, recovery, separation, and refining processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Maintain compliance with all environmental, safety, regulatory, and company requirements. Develop operating procedures, training programs, and performance expectations for the department. Analyze production data and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and yields. Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support operational demands. Serve as a hands-on leader capable of troubleshooting production and operational challenges alongside the team. Qualifications 5+ years of leadership experience within: Ethanol production Industrial alcohol manufacturing Distillation operations Refining operations Chemical processing Petrochemical manufacturing Solvent recovery or recycling operations Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing or processing environment. Strong understanding of distillation, separation, refining, fermentation, or related industrial processes. Experience managing safety programs and operating within highly regulated environments. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while maintaining accountability and performance standards. Hands-on operational mindset with the ability to quickly identify and solve production challenges. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience partnering with maintenance teams. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Ethanol plant management experience. Distillery or alcohol production leadership experience. Refinery operations management experience. Chemical manufacturing leadership experience. Background in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or process optimization. Experience overseeing both production and maintenance-related activities.
A bit about us:
- We are North America's leader in unsaleable Beverage Destruction and Recycling. With regional recycling facilities across the US, we offer national services to the Alcohol and Non-alcohol Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Beauty, and Industrial Alcohol industries. Additionally, we convert beverage liquids and industrial alcohol byproducts into fuel-grade ethanol. This ethanol is utilized by major oil companies as a clean air additive in their gasoline blends. As an Alcohol Operator, you will be engaged in the distillation, fermentation, and evaporation processes to produce ethanol from beverages and waste streams delivered to the plant. This is an overnight shift (7:00pm to 7:00am) and is a rotating 3-2-2 shift. Why join us? - Offer full medical, dental, vision Short-term and long-term disability Life insurance 401k with match of fifty cents on the dollar up to 6% Hourly rate Overtime pay #manufacturing #chemical-processing #alcohol #industrial-alcohol-manufacturing #tier4
