Outside Superintendent

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is looking for an Operations Supervisor to help lead daily operations at our Port Allen facility. This role focuses on coordinating contract labor crews, supporting plant operations, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring effective communication between operations, maintenance, and safety teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in grain industry increasing responsibility in the areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance, grain handling, and supervision
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior grain elevator management experience
• Two plus years in operations supervision
• Superior knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, Grain Standards, and Environmental regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage change within the work force
• Demonstrated skills of team building and conflict resolution
• Effective communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
• Broad knowledge of industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement equipment
• Strong working knowledge of computer operations
• Thorough understanding of plant operations

Nice To Haves

• 2 or 4 year college degree preferred
• Valid TWIC card preferred.
• Prior exposure to ILWU work force preferred
• Understanding of electrical systems helpful

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate outside labor crews for daily operations
• Work with contractors to ensure labor needs are met
• Support rail, barge, and truck unloading activities
• Coordinate daily priorities with the Control Room and Maintenance teams
• Identify housekeeping needs and assign resources to maintain facility standards
• Supervise barge unloading and vessel loading activities
• Promote and enforce safe work practices
• Lead toolbox talks, assist with safety training, audits, and permit requirements
• Help plan and coordinate maintenance outages and repair work
• Serve as a key point of communication between operations, maintenance, safety, and contractors
• Train and mentor employees and new supervisors 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED