What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seed Processing Supervisor position at KWS SAAT SE?
Do you have plant operation experience and looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? Come join the team located at our Tangent, Oregon Sugarbeet seed production facility. We are currently looking for a Seed Processing Supervisor , who will be responsible for supervising plant operations and personnel with a strong attention to safety, quality and efficiency.
Essential Job Functions :
- Responsible for overall quality, efficiencies of production flow, on floor operations and personnel.
- Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded while meeting capacity and safety requirements.
- Responsible for supervising, training and cross-training KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations, in-line quality checks and cleanouts.
- Ensure personnel have the proper information, training and tools.
- Determine daily duties to be performed and select the best qualified candidates for those duties.
- Operate manufacturing software such as MES, SCADA or HMI.
- Hold regular meetings with employees within your departments to discuss issues, performance, needs and concerns.
- Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with all departments.
- Conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogue annually.
- Develop and update SOPs.
- Responsible for light to medium level of Preventative Maintenance.
- Troubleshoot quality, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer issues.
- Responsible for facility housekeeping.
- Investigate root cause analysis, including quality issues, equipment breakdowns / malfunctions, etc.
- Ensure Company handbook, RGPs and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
- Work variable work hours as needed.
- Occasionally travel and / or drive and / or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.
- Meet attendance requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Working Environment :
Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed. Work in high and precarious places and able to cover multiple areas including staircases safely and quickly. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc). Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekend, night shift, and holidays). Ability to work individually and within a team setting.
What we offer :
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This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $70,000 - $83,000
