Plant Superintendent

Southern States Cooperative•Albemarle, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee daily operations and maintenance at a SSC Seed or Fertilizer plant. Rely on specialized knowledge of operations, warehousing, regulations, and customer requirements to safely optimize plant efficiency. Supervise production and maintenance employees.

Requirements

Operational knowledge of fertilizer/seed processing equipment and facility maintenance
Operational knowledge of fork lift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other specialized industry equipment
Effective communication skills
Effective team building skills
Able to manage and administer Quality Control, Environmental Protection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and plant policies
Able to manage various operations simultaneously, including integrating maintenance with production for best efficiency in both areas
Able to perform data analysis to modify operations for increased efficiency
Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; able to calculate dimensions, liquid measurements and calibrations
Computer literacy to utilize and operate business and process control systems
Attention to detail
Able to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner
Able to complete paperwork, reports, documentation, and email communication in a legible, organized, and timely manner
Able to work in a fast paced team environment
Able to work extended hours to meet business demands
Able to plan and manage budget as required for operations
Able to travel approximately 10% of time

Nice To Haves

Operational knowledge of fertilizer processing/seed processing
Facility and equipment maintenance
Previous Southern States work experience

Responsibilities

Plan and direct daily production schedules and distribution operations.
Schedule production to maximize efficiencies and comply with state and federal regulations.
Ensure automated process control systems are fully utilized.
Continuously communicate production and delivery schedules with management team and employees.
Establish production goals, housekeeping standards and other performance related criteria.
Communicate regularly with employees to provide leadership and direction.
Provide coaching to achieve these goals and standards.
Recognize accomplishments and encourage team work.
Utilize computer system to monitor and track production metrics.
Oversee inventory control programs for shipping, receiving, and storage of bulk materials and manufactured goods.
Monitor bulk materials inventory to ensure a continuous supply for production.
Perform daily review and documentation of ingredients.
Lead and assist employees to perform monthly physical inventory.
Establish & maintain procedures for receiving and storing perishable seed material in a manner that maximizes seed viability and minimizes losses.
Establish, communicate and enforce Quality Control standards in the manufacturing process and warehousing operations.
Lead investigations of off-quality conditions and/or damaged products by reviewing details and providing operations expertise to resolve issues.
Ensure employees consistently perform required quality control procedures and meet current regulations and requirements.
Maintain documentation and compliance records according to facility operating procedures.
Ensure seed lots are submitted to laboratory for testing, and that each seed lot is affixed with appropriate analysis data prior to shipping to retail locations.
Coordinate an effective plant maintenance and improvement program in coordination with facility leadership.
Continually monitor plant facility and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
Schedule, assign, monitor and track preventative maintenance and repair activities.
Ensure the facility operating equipment and all related vehicles are in good working order to minimize down-time.
Purchase operations and maintenance supplies as needed to ensure a continuous supply and avoid work stoppage.
Comply with purchasing policies and maintain cost control by obtaining quotes from suppliers and negotiating competitive pricing whenever possible.
Oversee staffing of operations and maintenance team members.
Coordinate and assign daily work schedules.
Partner with facility leadership to interview and hire employees.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on production needs, including seasonal demand.
Coordinate training efforts for new hires and current staff.
Provide on-the-job training to individuals and groups as needed.
Administer personnel programs in coordination with facility management.
Establish and communicate performance standards for plant employees.
Continuously evaluate performance and provide training to improve skill sets.
Administer corrective action as necessary.
Complete and maintain assigned written reports, logs, documents, and review process control system reports in a timely manner according to standard operating procedures for documentation.
Regularly review production logs and other documentation for completeness and to ensure proper follow-up of issues requiring management attention.
Lead plant safety by establishing and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Conduct meetings to promote safe work practices and review policy and procedures.
Monitor and track employee training and compliance with safety requirements.
Work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, co-workers, equipment, or inventory.
Administer and comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies.
May assume additional managerial responsibilities during absence of facility manager.
Perform all other job functions as assigned.