Superintendent - Glycerin/Glycerin Packaging

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages the processing of Refined Glycerin, Ingredient Packaging Plant and Liquid Handling Functions. Primary function is to ensure that the processing of Refined Glycerin, Ingredient Packaging and Liquid Handling are complete in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with government regulations and company standards. Manage assets, plant employees, and contractors within all applicable laws and procedures while meeting or exceeding location and Company objectives. To provide leadership, technical knowledge and operational experience toward achieving Safety performance, costs, operating efficiencies, quality products, engaged, high performing employees, and providing service to customers. To advocate and support change and innovation.

Requirements

• Five years of supervisory/management experience in an industrial setting,
• Plant Operations by Food Safety /FSSC 22000.
• General knowledge of the operation of Glycerin Plant, distillation process, methanol uses.
• Proactive, can anticipate on situations of various origin. Trouble shooter likes a challenge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to withstand extended periods of walking and standing. Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to move manufacturing materials and products of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• 4 year Technical degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred.
• Preference for experience to be in the vegetable oil, oil refining industries, Biodiesel and glycerin production.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management preferred.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements the facility operates under (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA) preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, BQ-9000, and Food Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily Glycerin Plant, Ingredient Packaging and Liquid Handling performance operations to achieve or exceed Company objectives.
• Completes regular checks of operations staff and equipment to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed and Company standards are met.
• Supervises the loading of all liquid products for shipment via customer trucks or railcars.
• Maintains proper coverage by managing the work schedules of operations personnel.
• Plans and manages the operations budget to meet facility needs and production goals.
• Capex, keep updated the capital projects list for the actual and five years in advance. For designated area follow projects execution and expense.
• Support Food Safety /FSSC 22000 policy, procedures and audits. Keep plant Food Safety compliance.
• Meet quality specifications and customer requirements through proper employee training, leadership and process measurements and control.
• Energy management, cost reduction (steam, power).
• Maintains inventory of supplies to ensure efficient operations.
• Anticipate on/and recognize and take action for events/ situations that could adversely affect production efficiencies and/or safety performance. Responds to issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary.
• Collect records and analyzes operations data to optimize efficiencies and product quality.
• Serves as the liaison between the Assistant Plant Manager and personnel.
• Notifies the Assistant Plant Manager of potential safety hazards, equipment failures, operational inconsistencies, and employee incidents.
• Reports any equipment issues to maintenance staff.
• Delivers job-related training to operations personnel to increase efficiency and safety.
• Coaches staff on the company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback, career direction.
• Be an active member of the facility SHE program. Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Participate in safety and environmental audits.
• Provide a safe working environment through safety training, review jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.
• Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.
• Plans and controls the processing of Glycerin / Glycerin Packaging plant. Is accountable for ensuring peak production efficiencies and product quality while controlling costs. Plans and allocates the work of plant operations personnel to meet facility needs and production goals. Investigates and resolves any Glycerin plant issues.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree