Ethanol Operations - Supervisor in Training at The Andersons Inc in Denison, Iowa

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Individuals in our Supervisor in Training (SIT) program receive a broad and hands-on experience in all aspects of ethanol production within our business. This experience includes significant exposure to safety within the workplace, team building and leadership, and overall knowledge of ethanol production and facility management.

In the SIT program, you would expect a diverse experience in multiple operational situations, while developing key attributes needed to successfully lead a team of individuals at an ethanol production facility. Future relocation is required for this role.

This position will be based out of the Denison, Iowa ethanol facility. This location's operations consists of a 65 million gallons per year ethanol production facility with an adjacent 22 million bushel grain terminal with direct access to two Class 1 railroads in Iowa. The Denison, IA plant has been organized to provide investment opportunity for The Andersons as well as outside investors. As our first ethanol plant west of the Mississippi, it provides us with geographic diversity. The Andersons manages the operations at the plant and provide grain origination, risk management and dried distillers grains and ethanol marketing services.

Position Overview

This position is a management training role responsible for learning all aspects of Ethanol Operations. Trainees in our Supervisor in Training (SIT) program will receive formal and practical experiences through hands-on learning at one of our Ethanol Production Facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a working knowledge of ethanol group operations including but not limited to the functions associated with the production of fuel ethanol and associated co-products and the grain elevator co-product load out


• Gain necessary knowledge and experience to transition into a supervisor position within 12-24 months


• Develop skills to advance operational performance and efficiency amongst a diverse team


• Establish and promote a culture of safety

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Performs routine, entry-level assignments


• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience


• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments


• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems


• Receives instruction, guidance and direction


• Prioritizes and meets deadlines


• Works independently and in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required (Agriculture, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required)


• 1-3 years' relevant experience required (Production or Chemical environment preferred)


• Must be able to relocate


• Valid driver's license


• Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility.   


• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, and potentially hazardous material.


• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.


• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds frequently; some work performed in heights.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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