Production Assistant

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Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Location: South Bend, Indiana

Travel: No Travel

The Production Assistant will assist the Production Manager in planning, managing, and executing production operations. The role will work closely with and provide support to multi-functional departmental teams in the coordination and planning of production priorities, workflow, and schedules.

• Knowledge of production processes.
• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection and gloves.
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: chemicals, dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

• Associate’s degree or higher
• 3-5 years of work-related experience
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow safety protocols
• Familiarity with production metrics
• Ability to operate forklifts and other types of mobile equipment
• Strong organizational competencies and attention to detail

• Responsible for coordinating and executing production operations in accordance with production plans set by the Production and Engineering Managers.
• Coordinate and plan production priorities, workflows, and schedules.
• Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment to prevent equipment breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Validation and execution of lockouts and preparation of equipment for CIPs and maintenance work.
• Prompt communication to maintenance when work preparations are made for equipment readiness.
• Day shift coverage for potential vacancies within the production department.
• Validate operator SOP compliance and validity of SOP’s and update SOP’s and best practices for production equipment and processes.
• Develop and maintain production staff schedules, manage vacation requests, and ensure adequate shift coverage to support plant operations.
• Track all production paperwork—including sample logs, round sheets, inventory checklists, and housekeeping checklists—through completion and perform regular verification to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure that equipment, materials, and supplies are continuously available in support of processes.
• Ensure safety measures and procedures are followed to reduce and eliminate injuries, incidents, and hazards.
• Monitor performance objectives and work alongside management team to develop strategies to meet goals.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer competitive wages with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

South Bend Ethanol, LLC, is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years…