Assistant Superintendent - Rensselaer

Position Summary

The Assistant Superintendent will assist the Superintendent in all day-to-day activities of the elevator. This includes loading/unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage of grain. Maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.). Will be responsible to train and lead hourly employees in operations, safety and maintaining facilities. Perform special assignments, initiating improvements to most effectively meet operation objectives.

Establish and maintain appropriate preventative maintenance, sanitation and operation schedules.

• Executes plans according to the work schedule. Prioritizes shift work, while properly assigning shift resources to effectively utilize their experience, training and ability.
• Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, demonstrate safety leadership through participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries.
• Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and takes actions to insure the hazards are eliminated so as not to affect employee safety, product quality and environmental purity.
• Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department.
• Works with employees to develop a high level of job proficiency. Analyze maintenance performance and work to improve efficiencies.
• Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.
• Maintains discipline within the department and documents unusual or unacceptable behaviors.
• Responsible for development of employees. Actively engage in the development & training of hourly labor.
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.
• Collaborates with other facility management to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Remains current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to systems design and operation.
• Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in the execution of daily activities.
• Lead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time.
• Partner with Plant Superintendent concerning the execution of work schedules.
• Maintain documentation and identify cost saving ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High School Diploma/GED with years of OJT
• 2-3 years’ experience developing a team
• Troubleshooting/problem solving experience
• Good people skills
• Job Hazard Analysis and safety compliance
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft office, email, etc.)
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Report writing
• Ability to train others
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, walking, and reaching daily
• Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and electrical test equipment. Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights.
• Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.
• If requirements are met, relocation is available for this role.

The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus.

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted…