• Ensure the safety of all operations colleagues through:
  • Encouraging colleagues to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind.
  • Compliance with occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
  • Provide recommendations for improvements to company facilities, equipment, and safety programs.
• Communicate daily operations needs with maintenance, I/E, contracting groups, and other departments.
• Provide direct supervision of respective Mill or Feedhouse colleagues and direct supervision of Day Operators and Corn Receivers.
• Provide consistent and immediate feedback on area performance utilizing direct personal contact and document feedback in performance notes.
• Identify training needs for current colleagues, provide training to new hires, and work with employees in developing a high level of skill and job proficiency.
• Assists in the hiring process and development of Plant Utility and OIT colleagues.
• Assists with the management of area construction and expansion projects.
• Assists in the development of outage plans for area down time.
• Address production limiting factors and repeating problems in addition to identifying problems and taking steps to eliminate them.
• Aid in the management of the department in keeping with established policies, procedures and plant priorities.
• Assist in leading department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and directions designed to set the Mill and Feedhouse teams up for success after normal working hours and on weekends.
• Share on call duties within the department, modify work schedule for special projects, and provide shift leadership coverage on an as needed basis.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

• Current Shift Supervisor or Superintendent (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in leadership role in process related position (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong commitment to and leadership in plant safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Technical competence in process operations, mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks, meet deadlines, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems and establish priorities.
• Computer proficiency and basic knowledge of DCS and PI software

• Dust
• Chemicals / Irritants
  • The scope of the position may have exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
• Inside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
  • Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.
• Outside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
  • Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below. May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.
• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs from waist to shoulder on an occasional basis
• No push/pull requirement
• Must be able to walk 1-4 hours
• Must be able to sit 5-8 hours
• Must be able to squat/kneel on an occasional basis
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders on an occasional basis
• Constant computer/keyboarding

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