ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Eligible Team Members may receive

• $$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)

• Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!

• Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

• 401K with company match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

• Discounted home and auto insurance

All POET Team Members enjoy

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

• 'Family-first' culture

• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Planner/Scheduler, you will be responsible for the daily, weekly and outage planning and scheduling of maintenance activities. You will be an integral part of a best-in-class maintenance program working with site leadership on priorities and coordinating contractors planning processes through accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

* Assure all work orders are planned for Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality

* Assure all work orders have necessary technical components to execute high quality work from POET and contractor staff alike

* Coordinate with other POET Bioprocessing resources and contractors as needed to develop accurate work order plans and minimize issues due to planning problems

* Assure all WO’s are in the proper status by identified timeframes to complete work consistent with priority status

* Perform Outage planning and scheduling year around

* Contractor Coordinator

Scheduling:

* Own completion of weekly schedule one week in advance lead weekly meeting to complete/communicate the 1-week work schedule.

* Schedule Maintenance Technicians available hours weekly to >90%

* Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure all activities are scheduled consistent with production targets while also maintaining Safety and Environmental standards

Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

* High school diploma or equivalent is required.

* Experience in maintenance and enterprise asset management [EAM] systems; IBM Maximo, E-Business Suite, UpKeep, SAP ERP Suite, IFS Cloud, Flix, Ramco Enterprise, Maintenance Connection, or similar.

* Uptime Elements Maintenance Reliability Certification or equivalent certification is also a plus.

* You have the ability to achieve and maintain forklift certification.

* Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.

* You communicate effectively in writing and in person.

* You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility.

* You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.