Operations Supervisor

About the role

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for assisting local management in the operation and processing of the facility and truck fleet and will oversee various maintenance tasks. This individual will assist in overseeing the local maintenance, production, and driver teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales team and CSR for load assignment & execute the LNC Perfect Delivery Experience initiative.
• Train all drivers to ensure they have the skills and attitude to carry out this commitment to the customer.
• Manage Driver HOS exceptions.
• Maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies.
• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call.
• Work with location operations team to manage LNC equipment including checking/inspecting equipment, replace parts (ex. mud flaps), coordinating complete repairs with mechanics and repair shops, etc. and coordinate with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety related mechanical issues are fixed for LNC equipment. (Monitor Fleet Pal to ensure timely repairs and service.)
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the transportation Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, invoicing and/or creating operational reports.
• Conduct training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with LNC personnel.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures, including all necessary training for production/processing and maintenance personnel at the feed mill.
• Conduct regular inspections including audits of facilities and equipment to identify areas for improvement and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance work.
• Ensure all maintenance work is documented and reported correctly utilizing computer-based PM programs, daily plant reports, and participating in Teams meetings.
• Assist with the necessary QA/QC programs, including FSMA compliance.
• Ensure timely ordering and receiving of ingredients for production needs by communicating daily and weekly ingredient needs to the Location Facility Manager and procurement team.
• Ensure proper mixing