Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Shift Supervisor at POET is responsible for overseeing plant operations, supporting maintenance, and ensuring quality in a 24/7 continuous operation setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operations on shift.
• Influence and support execution of plant maintenance as developed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Affirm all daily documentation and required process information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Mak process decisions including shutting plant down if necessary.
• Contact the appropriate department manager with problems/concerns; call in additional team members if needed.
• Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant including boilers, cooling towers, and water chemistry.
• Develop an understanding of repair and maintenance of plant equipment and may need to ensure documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Understand basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Strive for maximum efficiency in plant operations, trouble shoot and work with all departments to correct process problems.
• Learn and operate the DCS (computer control system) and other processes associated with the plant operations.
• Update SOP’s and train personnel for procedure changes and plant modifications.
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operation.
• Do quality controls tests on product streams and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform or supervise the removal, installation, rebuilding, lubrication, and cleaning of all equipment associated with plant processes.
• Coordinate effective communication during shift exchange to ensure safe, efficient and continuous plant operation.
• Operate forklift as necessary.
• Monitor safe forklift operations on a regular basis.
• Assure all products manufactured meet established specifications.
• Assure compliance with all company, State and Federal regulatory agencies policies and rules; assist in implementing approved changes.
• Effectively lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members.
• Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; secondary education preferred.
• Production or operational experience is required; operational background in ethanol production is preferred.
• 3 years of previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
• Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): various hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon.
• Must also be able to operate machinery such as a payloader and Trackmobile for long periods of time.
• Frequently Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions.
• Bend forward while standing.
• Reach overhead.
• Pull up to 40lbs.
• Kneel and crouch for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Occasionally Pull up to 95lbs, with or without assistance.
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs, with or without assistance.
• Grip with a force of up to 80lbs.
• Sit for 15 minutes on a stool, sometimes rotation sitting.
• Pinch with a force of 20lbs.
• Push up to 20lbs.