Outside Superintendent

About the role

The Outside Superintendent oversees daily outside operations at the Port Allen grain facility. This role is critical for maintaining safe, efficient, and timely operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Outside Operations
• Schedule, direct, and oversee outside labor crews supporting facility operations.
• Coordinate staffing needs with labor contractors to ensure adequate labor coverage.
• Supervise activities related to rail unloading, barge unloading, vessel loading, and other outside operations.
• Work closely with Control Room Supervisors to coordinate daily operational priorities.
• Identify facility housekeeping priorities and assign labor resources accordingly.
• Coordinate bin cleaning activities and labor schedules.
• Support planning and execution of rail, barge, and truck receiving activities.
• Ensure outside operations are completed safely and efficiently.
• Partner with the Maintenance Superintendent to provide labor support for maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance windows to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and effectively.
• Champion Safety
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching and guidance on safe work practices.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Assist with safety training, permits, audits, and compliance activities.
• Partner with the SHE team to maintain a strong safety culture.
• Develop and Support Teams
• Provide day-to-day leadership for barge unloading and vessel loading crews.
• Mentor and train employees and new supervisors.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Facilitate Communication
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Safety, contractors, and the Control Room.
• Ensure clear communication and coordination across departments.
• Support operational planning and problem-solving efforts.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 or 4 year college degree preferred.
• Valid TWIC card preferred.
• Experience: Five years of experience in grain industry increasing responsibility in the areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance, grain handling, and supervision.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Prior grain elevator management experience.
• Prior exposure to ILWU work force preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/Skills/Licenses: Two plus years in operations supervision; superior knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, Grain Standards, and Environmental regulations; demonstrated ability to manage change within the work force; demonstrated skills of team building and conflict resolution; effective communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills; broad knowledge of industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement equipment; strong working knowledge of computer operations; thorough understanding of plant operations; understanding of electrical systems helpful.

Skills

• Equipment Used: PC Diagnostic equipment PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
• Working Conditions: Requires supervisor to be available 24 hours per day; exposed to variations in temperature and weather; requires climbing ladders and catwalks; requires occasional lifting of objects weighing at least 50 pounds; requires wearing safety equipment at times, including safety belts/harnesses and ear, eye, and respiration protection.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage; 401k with Company Match; Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits; Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays; Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

What We Offer

• A dynamic and stimulating international environment with outstanding career development opportunities.
• Diversity & Inclusion: LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Sustainability: We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.