Protein Production Supervisor

A Day in the Life Responsible for the safe and efficient supervision of day-to-day assignments of the Protein production operations department. Supporting the Operations Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity. What You'll Be Doing Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common goal of zero injuries. Oversee assigned department production shift activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency. Ensure assigned shift is compliant with sanitation requirements. May provide support in the monthly sanitation inspections and implementation of any corrective actions as necessary. Track and report shift productivity improvements. Approve daily reports and KPRs for the assigned shift. Report and trouble shoot operations issues. Provide input to the Production Manager and Plant Manager during annual shut down. Support Process Safety Management programs, where applicable. Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance of assigned shift in all aspects. Help develop and drive Operations Excellence Plans to meet safety, quality and production goals and show continuous improvement in assigned shift. Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the assigned shift. Monitor KPR's and help develop plans to bring assigned shift in line with Operations Excellence goals. Periodically participate in the daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the assigned shift operations activities are aligned. Participate in personnel investigations and recommend corrective actions as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills / Education Requirements 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities. High School graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred. Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages, as needed. Ability to work odd hours, weekends and rotating shift schedule required. Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift (48 hour week/36 hour week). Benefits Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year. Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience 0 - 9 years: 25 days 10 - 19 years: 30 days 20+ years: 35 days #J-18808-Ljbffr Bunge