Production Supervisor

Bunge • Prairie du Chien, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides support for operational activities and assists with the facility’s daily operations under the direction of the Operations leadership team. The role works and communicates effectively with management to help keep the facility prepared to meet schedules and respond to opportunities. Areas of support include inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix and blend operations (including grain conditioning and space allocation), preventative maintenance, production planning, and asset security.

The supervisor supports and leads hourly operations staff, helps ensure safe and efficient work, assists with facility improvements and maintenance, and helps maintain a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards. The position involves outdoor work in varied and sometimes inclement weather, exposure to grain dust and noise, and work at heights and in confined spaces.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to work safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to correctly and frequently wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights of approximately 200 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors in various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities and associated special demands for up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Prior grain handling or feed experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and protocols and ensure staff follow them.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff.
• Follow up on daily assignments to ensure work is performed efficiently and safely.
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements.
• Learn and understand operational job tasks within the elevator and mills.
• Assist operations with maintenance activities and learn equipment and proper maintenance practices.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance while maintaining a safe and reliable facility compliant with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Provide support and leadership to hourly operations staff and ensure they understand the facility.
• Lead and coach onsite workers, including contractors, temporary workers, and service providers.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation of incidents according to health and safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year after one year of service, for eligible expenses.
• Generous paid time off based on professional work experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed