Job Title:  Senior Soil Scientist

Location: Remote Based – US only

Job Description: The Senior Soil Scientist will serve as the technical expert and leader in agronomy and sustainable agricultural practices for the company. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementation of research and development programs, managing pilot projects, as well as collaborating with internal and external colleagues on, agriculture, soil sciences, remote sensing, GIS, LCA modelling, environmental regulations, and policy.

Required & Experience: 

• A PhD in Soil Science, Plant Science, Agronomy or in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in carbon removal methodologies and standards.
• Expertise in climate smart agriculture and strong understanding of methodologies and carbon registry standard requirements.
• Strong understanding of the key principles of the voluntary carbon standards such as Verra VCS/CCB and Gold Standard, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Proven track record within carbon project validation and verification process.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing and leading projects with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Please contact Brian directly for a confidential conversation in regards to this position at brian@globaltalentsolutions.com or 218-206-6659 for more information.

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Job Title:  Commercial Director

Location: Remote Based – US only

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Director to add value to our growth activities by identifying new commercial opportunities and managing marketing efforts for the company. The goal is to promote and expand the company’s commercial activity that will generate revenues and lead to sustainable growth.

In this role you will be accountable for developing and implementing commercial strategies according to accelerate growth.  This means that will conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.).  Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met.  Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing).  Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.).  Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders. Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management.  Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring.

What kind of experience will help you succeed in this role?

At least five years of experience as a commercial or director, managing sales, marketing and managing relationships with key clients. Having a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field is a plus, but we equally value life experience!

Personal qualities we admire include mission-driven passionate about reducing greenhouse gas and helping our partners monetize the reduction of carbon in their farms and operations.  An outcome motivated, entrepreneurial mindset; creative strategist;  effective communicator; ability to manage relationships effectively; business acumen; stress tolerance; team player; organized; demonstrate and flexible in responding appropriately in a fluid and evolving environment.

Please contact Brian directly for a confidential conversation in regards to this position at brian@globaltalentsolutions.com or 218-206-6659 for more information.

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Job Title:  Plant Manager 

Location: Sioux Falls, SD 

About the role:

This role will be responsible for all aspects of the corn-based ethanol to jet fuel plant operations including production, maintenance, supply chain, quality control, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) at our South Dakota facility. The duties will be performed personally or through, while supporting company’s vision, mission, values and objectives of the company.

Who you are:

• Responsible for Plant performance and oversite of all Plant functions: Commercial; Operations; Maintenance & Reliability; Environmental, Health and Safety; Compliance; Accounting & Finance; Human Resources; Quality Assurance & Control.
• Possess strong leadership skills and passion for developing others at the company through coaching and training
• Develop monthly and annual facility plans, and ensure that capital and operating budgets are aligned with functional and business objectives
• Facility plans must ensure achievement of KPI’s and targets, including sustainability and carbon intensity
• Develop and maintain a high-performance culture.Ensure successful recruitment, training, onboarding, and retention of employees.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Utilize Corporate resources as needed to achieve desired results.
• Ensure subordinate managers hold their teams to expectations around providing constructive, and consistent feedback to their employees. 
• Develop the processes and culture to drive Operational Excellence. Analyze data to improve operational efficiencies
• Develop a maintenance reliability program that identifies and manages asset reliability risks and asset failure prevention.
• Ensure facility compliance, including with all PSM requirements.
• Enhance the safety culture at the plant by enforcing safety policies, taking ownership for ensuring a safe workplace, and demonstrating support to organizational safety initiatives
• Foster a strong culture of proactivity and continuous improvement across all functions of the facility
• Standardize regular reviews with corporate leadership and investors of Key Performance Indicators established for the plant
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Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Substantial management experience with 8-10 years of proven ethanol, chemical, petroleum, or related oversight experience
• Previous experience as a Plant, Facility, or other Asset Manager
• Strategy development experience and broad business acumen
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to drive to metrics
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated track record with a focus on environmental, health and safety
• Proven experience in creating and managing systems to drive operational excellence
• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions
• Experience with financial management of a production facility including budget, expense management, and investment/return analysis
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized; able to work well within all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and work well as a team
• Competency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn and use new software applications

• Knowledge and stewardship of PSM-regulated facilities and programs.
• Authorized to work in the US

Please contact Brian directly for a confidential conversation in regards to this position at brian@globaltalentsolutions.com or 218-206-6659 for more information.

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Job Title:  Regional Sales Manager

Location: Remote – MN/IA

About the role:

This role will be responsible for sales and marketing of our commodity feed products from our Minnesota and Iowa facilities. The duties will be performed personally, working directly with producers and feed mills, while supporting company’s vision, mission, values and objectives of the company.

Who you are:

• 4 to 5 years of sales and marketing experience of agriculture commodity products
• Prefer experience with selling directly to producers like dairy, beef, hog and poultry operations along with feed mills that support these producers
• Experience with local and regional truck freight
• Authorized to work in the US

Please contact Brian directly for a confidential conversation in regards to this position at brian@globaltalentsolutions.com or 218-206-6659 for more information.

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