Managing Director-Renewable Natural Gas

Job Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Managing Director-RNG opportunity in our Guymon, OK or Kansas City office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the renewable energy and natural gas (RNG) team. The Managing Director will be responsible for the overall management, strategy, and performance of the company’s RNG division. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the energy market, regulatory environment, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a track record of driving growth, and a passion for sustainable energy solutions.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel, RNG from biogas, and compressed natural gas. With more than 5,400 employees in five states working on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants we produce Prairie Fresh® pork, and ensure the well-being of our animals, environment, employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve the company’s growth and profitability goals in the renewable energy and natural gas sectors.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Utilize in-depth technical knowledge of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production, including biogas upgrading, anaerobic digestion, and gas purification processes to optimize operations and drive technological advancements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and shareholder expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets to drive expansion and diversification.
• Stay informed of industry regulations, ensuring the company complies with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Champion and integrate sustainability initiatives across the organization, aligning with the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Plans and Aligns-Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Manages Complexity- Makes sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Strategic Mindset- Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the renewable energy or natural gas industry.
• Extensive technical experience in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production, including knowledge of biogas upgrading technologies, anaerobic digestion processes, and gas purification techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Deep understanding of the renewable energy and natural gas markets, including emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory landscapes.

Preferred:

• MBA or relevant advanced degree
• Experience identifying and securing new business opportunities and partnerships in the renewable energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting the RNG and broader renewable energy industries.
• Proven ability to drive technological advancements and operational efficiencies in RNG production and related processes.

SCHEDULE

• As Needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program