Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
At
Green Energy Biofuel, we solve waste problems in a sustainable way by upcycling them into renewable resources. As a mission-driven company embedded in the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, we’re redefining waste recovery across the Southeast.
With explosive growth, new acquisitions, and a bold plan to scale, we’re entering our next phase—and we need a world-class
Plant Manager to anchor operations at the core of our production engine. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to build a facility that sets the standard for safety, quality, delivery, and cost—what we call
SQDC—while making a real environmental impact.
Why This Role Is Mission-Critical
You’ll own the day-to-day reality of our Warrenville plant—the heart of GEB’s biofuel feedstock production. From production throughput to equipment uptime, from team leadership to continuous improvement, you will be the operations quarterback. The CEO sets the vision. You make it happen. If you’re energized by transformation, complexity, and getting your hands dirty while building structure, this is your role.
What You’ll Do
Operational Leadership
- Lead all plant operations across production, maintenance, safety, and logistics.
- Drive execution of SQDC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Serve as a key member of the executive team, providing insight into plant performance and operational strategy.
- Manage plant P&L, optimize throughput, reduce waste, and ensure plant-level KPIs are met or exceeded.
Team Development & Accountability
- Build and lead a cross-functional team
- Foster a high-performance culture rooted in ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning for all plant staff.
Process Improvement & Standardization
- Identify bottlenecks and lead structured problem-solving (root cause, 5 Whys, fishbone, etc.).
- Implement standard work, visual management, and lean practices throughout the facility.
- Support QMS adoption in partnership with the Director of Organizational Excellence.
- Oversee shift structures and resource planning to maximize uptime and flexibility.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, wastewater discharge regulations, and all environmental standards.
- Champion the rollout of a formal safety program and culture shift to proactive risk management.
- Partner with fractional safety leadership to embed systems, training, and metrics.
Asset Stewardship
- Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
- Evaluate major capital upgrades and support the CFO in building ROI models for investments.
- Coordinate with transportation for waste output, inbound feedstock, and finished product shipment via truck and rail.
What You Bring
- 10+ years leadership experience in operations leadership, preferably in manufacturing, energy, logistics, or waste services.
- Experience managing a complex, asset-heavy facility. Professional Engineering (PE) license or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and performance management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and build structure in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in SQDC, lean manufacturing, and operational KPIs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with executives and front-line staff alike.
What’s In It for You?
- Captaining a critical production facility driving regional sustainability.
- The opportunity to build a best-in-class plant culture, systems, and results.
- A leadership seat at the table—your voice shapes GEB’s future.
- Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and growth potential.
- A chance to transform a growing business into a lasting legacy.
This role is for a builder, not a caretaker. If you’re ready to lead a plant that fuels the clean energy economy—and scale it into something remarkable—apply now.
