Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Responsible for biogas collection operations and maintenance duties at assigned facility.
• Direct tasks to technicians in daily activities with a goal of optimizing facility operation.
• Manage staff schedules to stay in compliance with biosecurity requirements.
• Responsible for grounds and regularly scheduled equipment maintenance coordination.
• Support technicians during maintenance projects on major mechanical equipment.
• Oversee safe work practices including lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, and use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Perform annual appraisals of direct reports.
• Procure tools and equipment necessary to complete work tasks.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Maintain staff by assisting with recruiting, selecting, and training employees; counsel and discipline employees; perform annual appraisals of direct reports.
• Work closely with EHS and HR departments.
• Travel domestically between domestic projects and to the St. Louis headquarters (up to 20%).
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner, and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.
• Assist and/or operate facilities as need arises.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Prefer five (5) years of Plant Operation experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read blue prints and other technical documents is required.
• Ability to properly train new employees in biogas processing plant operation.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting are required.
• Ability to read and understand schedules and basic business acumen is required.
• Computer skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs is required.
• Must be able to learn additional software; SharePoint, Ignition, MaintainX, GoCanvas, etc
• Strong math skills are required.
• High level of energy and motivation.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management, in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours with weekend and some holiday work required.