Plant Supervisor

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients • Des Moines, IA

7h

About The Position

The Production Supervisor 3rd Shift oversees the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products. The role may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair. The supervisor observes company safety rules and regulations, treats safety as a top company priority, and conducts or participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff. The position maintains the efficient flow of received raw materials and shipped finished products, oversees processing equipment, manages breakdowns, and coordinates timely repairs with Maintenance. It also leads continuous improvement efforts and works toward individual and department targets, goals, and objectives. The supervisor assists with investigations of accidents within their jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work rotating weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Labor relations background and experience with leadership and training.
• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.

Responsibilities

• Observe company safety rules and regulations and promote safety as the top company priority.
• Conduct or participate in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of received raw materials and shipped finished products.
• Oversee processing equipment to ensure it is kept in good working order.
• Manage equipment breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure timely repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in areas of responsibility.
• Achieve individual and department targets, goals, and objectives.
• Assist in investigating accidents within the position’s jurisdiction and make recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED