Production Supervisor (Grain Elevators)

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the daily operations of the facility directed by the Operations Manager. This person must work and communicate effectively with management to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with many things; inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, production planning, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols and ensure staff adheres to each accordingly
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff
• Follow up on all daily assignments to ensure work is being done efficiently and safely
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements
• Learning and understanding all operational job tasks within the elevator and mills
• Assist operations with maintenance activities striving to learn all pieces of equipment and how to properly maintain each
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards
• Provide support and leadership to the hourly operations staff, ensure their understanding and knowledge of the facility
• Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing
• Lead/coach onsite workers including contractors, temps, and service providers
• Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Other Job Functions:

• Provide insight to operations management on hourly employee performance
• Recommend process improvements as necessary
• Assist with record keeping and documentation on all incidents according to health and safety standards
• Assist management with crew development and training as needed

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Positive and self-motivated attitude
• Farming background a plus
• Possible relocation to other facilities for job growth/advancement
• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Prior grain handling or feed experience a plus

Special Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and ben
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.
• Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Grain Handling Experience?

Ability to Relocate:

• McLeansboro, IL 62859: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000