Seed Processing Supervisor Seed Processing Supervisor

KWS SAAT SE • OR

111d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Do you have plant operation experience and looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? Come join the team located at our Tangent, Oregon Sugarbeet seed production facility. We are currently looking for a Seed Processing Supervisor, who will be responsible for supervising plant operations and personnel with a strong attention to safety, quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3 + years or equivalent combination of education and experience gained in industrial business sector required.
• Demonstrated strong team leadership, communication, organizational and training skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work variable work hours as needed.
• Able to become forklift certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• BS in agriculture with consideration given to other credentials and relevant work history.
• Experience working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.
• General working and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to train others to operate HMI interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality, efficiencies of production flow, on floor operations and personnel.
• Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded while meeting capacity and safety requirements.
• Responsible for supervising, training and cross-training KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations, in-line quality checks and cleanouts.
• Ensure personnel have the proper information, training and tools.
• Determine daily duties to be performed and select the best qualified candidates for those duties.
• Operate manufacturing software such as MES, SCADA or HMI.
• Hold regular meetings with employees within your departments to discuss issues, performance, needs and concerns.
• Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with all departments.
• Conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogue annually.
• Develop and update SOPs.
• Responsible for light to medium level of Preventative Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot quality, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer issues.
• Responsible for facility housekeeping.
• Investigate root cause analysis, including quality issues, equipment breakdowns/malfunctions, etc.
• Ensure Company handbook, RGPs and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Work variable work hours as needed.
• Occasionally travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary of $70,000 - $75,000, depending on experience
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
• Professional training and development opportunities
• An international and diverse team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees