Shift Supervisor - Lincoln, NE

About the role

This is a salaried exempt position. Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Shift Supervisor is primarily responsible for the operation, supervision, and performance of the plant on their assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead their team by providing direction, leadership, motivation, communication, training, coaching and discipline as needed and within site guidelines for all colleagues within the area of responsibility.
• Schedule of team including vacation time, ensuring cross-training is performed sufficiently to maintain safe and efficient performance of the site during all shifts.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in both face to face and written communication.
• Communicate shift performance, downtime issues, Root Cause analysis results for issues on shift, and other incident reports as occasion requires.
• Play an active role in and coach others in programs including human safety, feed & food safety, quality, environmental standards, Performance Excellence (CI).
• Directing daily production and maintenance activities.
• Report defects and needed repairs via Maximo work requests (or similar), safety and environmental defects or events/near misses via Sphera Cloud reporting system (or similar).
• Commitment to improving safety, processes and efficiency of the plant.
• Serve as person in charge during shift for site operations providing direction and to provide technical guidance and other assistance, as needed.
• Lead the team in achieving Zero recordable / lost work day injuries.
• Gain/improve thorough understanding of the oilseed processing operations through hands-on experience, classroom and technical programs.
• Manage and direct all department operations so as to maximize operational efficiency and effectively control departmental costs.
• Train and coach all shift personnel to ensure the use of proper safety practices, operating procedures, company systems, policies and procedures.
• Interact with all plant personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing)
• Prior experience leading / supervising people is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated self-starter, capable of making decisions independently with minimal oversight.
• Results-driven mindset to support and achieve the goals established by leadership.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Applicant must be able to manage teams, make timely decisions, complete safety and work permits, and production logs.
• Computer skills and demonstratable proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience that would be beneficial, but not required: experience in extraction, grain handling at scale, oilseed processing, or manufacturing.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Able to operate and diagnose / detect equipment to detect issues with machinery located throughout the plant.
• Able to work at heights, climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms.
• Frequent walking in and around the work site approximately 2 or more miles during the course of a shift.
• Able to be respirator qualified.
• Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare.

Benefits and Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional Benefits Include Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $58,100.00 - $108,000.00