Agriculture Nutrition Plant Supervisor - St. Joseph, MO.


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Job Title: Agriculture Nutrition Plant Supervisor - St. Joseph, MO.
Location: St. Joseph (Ameri-Pac), MO, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Nutritionist/Formulator
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Pac Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day Ameri-Pac production. As a key member of the production team and a working supervisor, this individual will be responsible for all Pac operations, feed quality, and the safety of staff members.

Key Skills and Abilities:
  • 3-5 years related experience
  • A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills
  • A team player who excels at building relationships and encourages staff growth and development
  • A creative individual with experience in all aspects of a plant operation with an eye for efficient production methods and an understanding of best practices
  • Prioritizing multiple tasks for the best production efficiencies
  • Motivating and creating a unified team
  • Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to volume-produced
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment
  • Ability to implement and oversee company policy in regards to Feed Safety & worker safety
  • Ability to be a self-starter who can problem solve in a fast-paced environment


Key Personal Attributes:
  • An individual with a high level of integrity, who will represent the Company well
  • A relationship-building individual that can communicate strong production organizational skills
  • Connecting effectively with suppliers, customers, and co-workers
  • Partnering with others to achieve the same goal
  • Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment


Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:
  • Coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods for Ameri-Pac
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and locations
  • Lead daily meetings concerning production, food safety, and human safety
  • Maintain timecards and attendance records, as well as help maintain working personnel folders for each direct report with the Production Manager and Location Manager
  • Plan production schedule utilizing ERP system to coordinate activities of the employees and meet customer demands
  • Work closely with the Production Manager on hiring, terminating, advising, training, and reviewing of employees
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and seek out solutions for those issues
  • Maintain paperwork and logs, including anything pertaining to batch records
  • Work with the FSQR team to conduct daily onsite quality tasks and utilize their help to enforce food and sanitation regulations
  • Report material, product, or equipment defects/malfunctions, assure cleanliness and safety
  • Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees
  • Work with Safety Specialist to complete safety training, comply with safety rules and ensure the working environment is safe for all colleagues
  • Observe work, and monitor all other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production, processing, and food safety standards
  • Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems and concerns
  • Report all equipment, facility, personnel, safety, and other issues immediately
  • Serve as backup to all positions under your direct report; and other positions as required
  • Monitor incoming materials needed for production. Close jobs when Production Planning Manager is not available
  • Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, Ameri-Pac work rules, Ameri-Pac Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace
  • Other duties as assigned


Compensation and Benefits:
  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $61,300 - $81,710. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. T his position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation , holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj


Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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Job Post Date: 04/30/25
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