What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Operator position at Scoular?
About The Role
The Lead will oversee the daily ongoings of the team of the processing and handling facility. This role will assist with recruitment and training of employees, ensure the safety of location employees, perform maintenance/operations related tasks, and enhance Scoular’s ability to operate in business. The Lead is responsible for compliance with food and facility safety requirements, parts inventory management and control, and quality assurance. The Lead will maintain the facility in a sanitary and suitable condition to meet company expectations.
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
The Lead will oversee the daily ongoings of the team of the processing and handling facility. This role will assist with recruitment and training of employees, ensure the safety of location employees, perform maintenance/operations related tasks, and enhance Scoular’s ability to operate in business. The Lead is responsible for compliance with food and facility safety requirements, parts inventory management and control, and quality assurance. The Lead will maintain the facility in a sanitary and suitable condition to meet company expectations.
- Maintain the facility. Maintain the facility in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for the preventative maintenance program, regular maintenance, and parts inventory. Ensure equipment is functional, safe and in good repair.
- Oversight. Direct staff’s daily activity. Responsible for scheduling laborers to meet work demands. Provide assistance with recruitment, training and direction of assigned facility personnel. Direct vendors and customers in the daily processes of the property. Lead by example and maintaining positive morale.
- Ensure safety practices are adhered to. Assure the safety of location’s work force by complying with all Federal, Provincial and Local regulations. Participate in monthly safety meetings and perform location inspections.
- Operations. Maintain the facility and its equipment, manage and minimize operating expenses, receive and ship product quickly and efficiently, establish guidelines and monitor cleaning equipment to optimize performance.
- Five years related work experience
- Knowledge of plant operations
- Strong and effective communication skills
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to plan and prioritize
- 1 years of lead experience
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
- We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
- On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
- Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
- We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
