Operations Supervisor

Night Shift Operations Supervisor Position Summary:

Norfolk Crush is a facility that processes 110k bushels of soybeans daily into soybean oil, soybean meal, and soy hull pellets. Supervisors work 12hr shifts and are responsible for 6-10 direct reports and the daily operation of the plant. Operators will operate the plant both physically in the field and by computer control. Supervisors are responsible for the performance of the operators and running the plant. This includes monitoring of the flow of materials through the process and ensuring the highest quality standards and put through.

Duties & Responsibilities:

With strategic focus, leads and directs all aspects of the day-to-day operations in the plant including daily production, maintenance, quality control, planning and logistics and project execution.

Provide operational efficiencies of the plant including parts inventory and bean inventory and product quality.

Oversee all plant activity and performance including, but not limited to, scheduling work shifts, reviewing and approving timesheets and time off requests, and addressing any performance and/or employee relations concerns.

Lead, coach, and mentor all Operators to achieve goals and ensure the safe and efficient operation, production, and continuous improvement of the plant.

First point of contact on shift to resolve any operational, logistical, or technical issues, including any mechanical breakdowns.

Maintains and adheres to quality standards in the plant that satisfy the requirements of ISO standards along with working closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Assurance Technician.

Maintain designated sanitary schedule to plant standards.

Advise the Plant Manager of any staffing requirements, operational issues or shortcomings that could affect the operations. Work closely with the Human Resources Director to recruit, onboard and train new team members and provide performance management standards and execute any Learning and Development Management Programs.

Provide leadership that promotes customer service, teamwork, personal accountability, cooperation, and career development.

Work closely with the Safety Director to monitor and validate the Workplace Safety Program

Direct plant operational policies and procedures and leads plant safety initiatives and instills safety-based behaviors in constant pursuit of zero lost-time and incidents. Is the primary contact with local authorities and ensures adherence to all legal and regulatory aspects of running the operation: OSHA, EPA, Department of Ag, etc.

Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a business management related discipline or equivalent work experience as a manager in a soybean processing setting is desired.

2+ years’ manufacturing experience in feed/food/chemical processing plant knowledge preferred.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, motivate and manage performance of team members.

Must have effective oral and written communication across different levels and departments.

Desire and ability to contribute to a team environment across departments and shifts.

Strong knowledge of quality specifications using identification and data gathering skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Must have good computer skills.

Core Values:

Entrepreneurship-We have the creativity and innate drive necessary to build a business. We have the willingness to do more than the job description.

Leadership-We regularly recognize our team members for positive results, and we have the courage to gently correct ourselves and others. We actively support our peers and direct reports.

Teamwork-We recognize our strengths and limitations, our need for each other, and we leverage the strengths of others to make us better as a team.

Work Ethic-We do the right thing, regardless of the consequences. We have relentless determination and patient endurance to do what it takes to get the job done. We have a keen sense of priorities and urgency, and we solve root causes.

Knowledge-We have both breadth and depth in the soybean crush business, and a continual drive to learn.

Pride-We have a deep level of satisfaction in our work, derived from a high level of ownership in the successful development of the business. We love what we do.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach above shoulder level, use fine finger movements and push/pull.

Ability to occasionally kneel.

Ability to frequently carry/lift light to heavy loads of up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work 12hr work nights 7pm to 7am. Schedule is on Tues/Wed, off Thurs/Fri, on every other Sat/Sun/Mon. The second night crew schedule is off Tues/Wed, on Thurs/Fri, and on every other Sat/Sun/Mon.

We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits program

Health Insurance – HRA/HSA programs.

Health Reimbursement Account

401(k) plan with up to 5% company match

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dental

Vision

Ongoing Training and Development