Production Supervisor - Marshall, MN

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* Job Title:

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* Production Supervisor - Marshall, MN

** Department/Function:*
* Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

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* Job Description:

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* ** Production Supervisor  - Marshall, MN*
* ** Job Summary*
* Responsible for the coordination and communication of day-to-day operations at the corn processing plant.

** Essential Job Functions*
* + Ensure the safety of all operations colleagues through:

+ Encouraging colleagues to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind.

+ Compliance with occupational safety and health standards and regulations.

+ Provide recommendations for improvements to company facilities, equipment, and safety programs.

+ Communicate daily operations needs with maintenance, I/E, contracting groups, and other departments.

+ Provide direct supervision of respective Mill or Feedhouse colleagues and direct supervision of Day Operators and Corn Receivers.

+ Provide consistent and immediate feedback on area performance utilizing direct personal contact and document feedback in performance notes.

+ Identify training needs for current colleagues, provide training to new hires, and work with employees in developing a high level of skill and job proficiency.

+ Assists in the hiring process and development of Plant Utility and OIT colleagues.

+ Assists with the management of area construction and expansion projects.

+ Assists in the development of outage plans for area down time.

+ Address production limiting factors and repeating problems in addition to identifying problems and taking steps to eliminate them.

+ Aid in the management of the department in keeping with established policies, procedures and plant priorities.

+ Assist in leading department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals.

+ Provide daily leadership, guidance, and directions designed to set the Mill and Feedhouse teams up for success after normal working hours and on weekends.

+ Share on call duties within the department, modify work schedule for special projects, and provide shift leadership coverage on an as needed basis.

+ Additional Duties as assigned.

** Job Requirements*
* + Current Shift Supervisor or Superintendent (preferred)

+ 5+ years of experience in leadership role in process related position (preferred)

+ Demonstrated strong commitment to and leadership in plant safety, quality, and environmental programs.

+ Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.

+ Technical competence in process operations, mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations, and utility systems.

+ Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks, meet deadlines, and strive for continuous improvement.

+ Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems and establish priorities.

+ Computer proficiency and basic knowledge of DCS and PI software

** Working Conditions*
* + Dust

+ Chemicals / Irritants

+ The scope of the position may have exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.

+ Inside areas:

+ Spring / Summer:
Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees

+ Fall / Winter:
Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.

+ Outside areas:

+ Spring / Summer:
Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity.  May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.

+ Fall / Winter:
Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below.  May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.

+ Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

** Physical Requirements*
* + Must be able to lift up to 25lbs from waist to shoulder on an occasional basis

+ No push/pull requirement

+ Must be able to walk 1-4 hours

+ Must be able to sit 5-8 hours

+ Must be able to…