Operations Supervisor- Ship Desk

Louis Dreyfus Company•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

This position coordinates shipping and receiving operations and directs inbound and outbound grain shipments at a high-capacity export grain elevator for a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods. Requires rotating shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) Ship Loading Operations: Monitor ship loading activities Meet the load order requirements Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily Communicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed. Work to ensure proper execution of plan for loading ships and barges Maintain ship log and ensure all documentation is properly filled out Calculate and documents Hourly Loading rates Ensure that mate’s receipt is properly filled out and signed Communicate with Ship’ agents, fumigators, surveyors, and all other officials involved, including USDA when ship is expected to finish/ ready to set pilots/ draft surveys/ check for spills Confirm All Ship Holds are closed immediately after fumigating and before departure Push Tugs/pilots/fumigators back with any delays Calculate Shift Loading figures for DPR Document and communicate all downtime-on-Downtime log and verbally with Shift Superintendent Elevating Operations Blend Grain to meet grade Keep track of all in-house transfers Distinguish, track, and document usage of problem bins: ie. Odor, Damage, Hi FM, or oldest grain Calculate and track of bins on mix Communicate with Lab tech. to ensure Quality Assurance on mixes Calculate and document hourly elevation rates Match and confirm figures with FGIS by having them verify their weight to LDC’s weights Calculate Shift elevation figures for Daily Production Report Ensure all aspects of the Federal Grain Standards Act are adhered to while housekeeping is being done Document and communicate all downtime-on-downtime log and verbally with the Shift Superintendent Complete Circle Sheet including Charge off Soundings after every Lot on every ship is elevated and graded turn in completed sheet to Ast. Superintendent of Logistics Keep track of all ship tapes and lab cuts for each SubLot and store them in provided ship folder Safety and Administrative Operations: Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment. Inspect grounds around the facility Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed. Issue required Company permits for required tasks Indoctrinate new laborers as needed Conduct safety meetings and monitors elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed. Company Conformance Statements In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public. Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company. Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s license
Valid TWIC Card
2 + years of operational experience in an industrial production environment with exposure to bulk shipping, maintenance, inventory and safety functions.
At least 1 year experience in grain handling operations
At least 1 year experience in a control room environment
Understanding of logistics ( e.g. , vessel, rail or truck) and inventory management
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Strong time management skills
Strong leadership skills
Basic understanding of operational equipment
Good communications skills
Ability to withstand long periods of walking or standing
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a related discipline (industrial/maritime/agriculture curriculum)
Some continuing education ( e.g. , industrial safety and environmental related subjects)
At least 1 year experience leading or supervising teams
Knowledge of USDA/GIPSA Grain Standards Act for an export terminal
Knowledge of grain commodities and grades
In lieu of degree, knowledge of OSHA and other safety practices (preferably that pertain to grain elevators)
In lieu of degree, demonstrated ability to achieve operating efficiencies while maintaining strong labor relations

Responsibilities

Monitor ship loading activities
Meet the load order requirements
Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
Communicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed.
Work to ensure proper execution of plan for loading ships and barges
Maintain ship log and ensure all documentation is properly filled out
Calculate and documents Hourly Loading rates
Ensure that mate’s receipt is properly filled out and signed
Communicate with Ship’ agents, fumigators, surveyors, and all other officials involved, including USDA when ship is expected to finish/ ready to set pilots/ draft surveys/ check for spills
Confirm All Ship Holds are closed immediately after fumigating and before departure
Push Tugs/pilots/fumigators back with any delays
Calculate Shift Loading figures for DPR
Document and communicate all downtime-on-Downtime log and verbally with Shift Superintendent
Blend Grain to meet grade
Keep track of all in-house transfers
Distinguish, track, and document usage of problem bins: ie. Odor, Damage, Hi FM, or oldest grain
Calculate and track of bins on mix
Communicate with Lab tech. to ensure Quality Assurance on mixes
Calculate and document hourly elevation rates
Match and confirm figures with FGIS by having them verify their weight to LDC’s weights
Calculate Shift elevation figures for Daily Production Report
Ensure all aspects of the Federal Grain Standards Act are adhered to while housekeeping is being done
Document and communicate all downtime-on-downtime log and verbally with the Shift Superintendent
Complete Circle Sheet including Charge off Soundings after every Lot on every ship is elevated and graded turn in completed sheet to Ast. Superintendent of Logistics
Keep track of all ship tapes and lab cuts for each SubLot and store them in provided ship folder
Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.
Inspect grounds around the facility
Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order
Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed.
Issue required Company permits for required tasks
Indoctrinate new laborers as needed
Conduct safety meetings and monitors elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed
Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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