Quality Manager bei Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC

Description

Summary

Maintains and/or document quality metrics on incoming feedstock and water as well as all outgoing and in-process streams such as ethanol, coproducts, carbon dioxide, corn oil, and others to maintain optimal operations metrics and maintain regulatory compliance.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Monitor fermentation, process, and water data as well as 3rd party testing daily.

a. Document and report on this data via email on at least a weekly basis or more frequently in times of upset.

b. Identify outliers and provide rationale for results. Recommend adjustments to process based on this data.

2. Oversee and troubleshoot fermentation process in coordination with the Fermentation Coordinator and outside vendors to achieve optimal conversion by adjustments to yeast, enzyme, temperature, solids loading, and any other inputs into the fermenter.

3. Audits operational data entry for accuracy and completeness.

4. Maintain operations sampling schedules to optimize workload and process data insights.

5. Maintain calibration of all instruments in the process including but not limited to HPLC’s, pH meters, titrators, density meters, and water testing equipment.

6. Work closely with operations to understand the production goals and schedule

Requirements

Qualifications

• Good people and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• A motivation to achieve positive results.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in data processing skills including Microsoft Excel or SAS JMP 
• Excellent understanding of ethanol processing unit operations and process flow. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, related science field, or at least 3 years direct experience in ethanol plant technical role required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial setting. Renewable fuels experience preferred.
• Excellent understanding of ethanol processing unit operations and process flow. 

Physical Demands

• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Bending
• Lifting up to 25lbs.