Production Manager

Location: Huron, South Dakota
Department: Production
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you ready to grow your career in the renewable fuels industry?

Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to join our team in Huron, SD. With four ethanol facilities across South Dakota and a team of over 200 professionals, we are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and protecting the environment.

About Us

At GLE, we live by our mission: “Creating Value for our Stakeholders and Protecting our Environment.”
Our Core Values—Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. Join us in making an impact on the renewable fuels industry while contributing to a sustainable future.

Job Summary

The Production Manager oversees daily plant operations, providing direct leadership to operators and staff to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. This role focuses on optimizing production processes, resolving operational issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth plant performance. The Production Manager is a safety leader, ensuring compliance with all safety standards while maintaining product quality within established specifications. They are also responsible for communicating production performance to senior leadership.

Employment in this role is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead plant operators and production staff
• Reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and production issues
• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications
• Report production metrics and performance to the Plant Manager
• Manage hiring, training, performance reviews, and employee development

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Manufacturing/production experience required; ethanol industry experience preferred
• 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience (ethanol plant experience highly desired)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage teams, including hiring and performance management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)

Benefits

At GLE, we believe in supporting employees personally and professionally with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account

• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement, Continuous Education Programs

• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

• Extras: Relocation Assistance, Annual Incentive Program, and a Supportive Work Environment

Why Join GLE?

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a respectful, professional, and team-oriented environment.

• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Apply Now

Ready to make an impact in renewable fuels? Apply today at workforcenow.adp.com and take the next step in your career with Glacial Lakes Energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GLE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status.