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Operations Supervisor - Nights
Pacific Junction, IA
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Description

What We Need: 

Operations Supervisor provides supervision in plant operations to provide servant leadership to their employees. Oversees various operational functions and oversight of operator team. Responsible for ensuring Feed Safety/Food Safety by following all Safe Feed/Safe Food policies and protocols and taking immediate corrective action if safety issues arise. 


Must be able to work the following shift, 2PM–10:30PM, Monday–Friday schedule and will transition to a permanent overnight shift as we expand operations, with advance notice. This position must pass a background check and drug screen. 

      

 What you will do 

- Member of the safety committee and plant leadership team and routinely attends coordination and meetings for these groups.- Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.- Observes work and monitors equipment and processes to ensure that Operators conform to production or processing standards.- Oversees the movement of materials and products within the plant and the processing of orders. - Responsible for maintaining accuracy in records, logs, PIMS, and all other reports associated with day-to-day operations of the plant.- Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.- Monitors all daily and month-end inventories. Completes month end activities during close.- Prepares records and reports for Plant Manager to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.- Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and ensures that maintenance department personnel are informed of any defects or breakdowns in machinery, equipment, and facilities.- Works as a general operator throughout shift as needed (approximately 30 to 40% of responsibility) and always maintains a visible on the floor presence in the production facilities.- Trouble-shoots and problem-solves front-line production and personnel problems, complaints, or concerns as they arise.- Assists in documenting and completing investigations for all customer-related issues and are secondarily responsible for root cause analysis of deviations from the Perfect Load Index (PLI).- Monitors and evaluates Operator morale, performance, and conduct to ensure compliance with existing company policies while reducing Operator turnover.- Oversees new Operator Training Programs and existing Operator training based on updates to SOPs and company procedures.- Conducts coaching, mentoring and progressive discipline process’ with Operators.- Conducts routine safety inspections of the facility and grounds in conjunction with EH&S manager.- Ability to demonstrate our company values in everyday work interactions. - All other duties as assigned.  
Requirements

 What You Will Need: 

- High School diploma or GED required, additional education preferred.

- 2+ years of supervisory experience in related industry or field. 

- Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills including ability to complete accurate records and logs. 

- Ability to effectively manage and interact with people on a one-on-one basis. 

- Ability to problem-solve day-to-day personnel concerns. 

- Ability to demonstrate work-direction skills and a desire to lead. 

- Ability to follow directions, interpret and work from written instruction, knowledge of basic math skills, ability to operate a computer.

- Ability to make sound judgements when operating production equipment. 

- Must have valid Iowa driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle. In Pacific Junction location, it’s recommended to obtain and maintain Class A CDL license. Feed Energy will provide company assistance.  

- Ability to operate a forklift, skid loader, and other equipment in a safe manner. 

- Conduct and monitor production through DeltaV and DCS systems. Experience with automation and PLC systems preferred. 

 

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.


We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

Salary Description
$65 - $70K
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