Operations Supervisor

Louis Dreyfus Company • Seattle, WA

21h • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to obtain TWIC Card
• Two (2) plus years of prior supervisory experience in manufacturing/production/receiving operations, including responsibility for meeting production and safety standards

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a related discipline (industrial/maritime/agriculture curriculum)
• Some continuing education (e.g., industrial safety and environmental related subjects)
• One (1) plus year of experience in grain handling operations (preferably in a supervisory role)

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rail unloading operations
• Processes car lists and grade information on incoming trains from the web and Kansas City office
• Write up track list of inbound railcars and enter them into a computer
• Collect grain samples as needed
• Enter grain grade details into the inventory system
• Release empty railcars from the railroad website and elevator computer system.
• Monitor ship loading activities
• Meet the load order requirements
• Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
• Blend grain and 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.
• Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect rail yards and 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
• Data entry of Longshore payroll to the PMA on a weekly basis.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees