Shift Supervisor (Nights)

About the Role

As directed by the plant superintendents, this position supervises a shift of production staff at a soybean crushing, glycerin, biodiesel, lecithin, boiler/WWT, and glycerin packaging plants. The primary function is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the production, safety, and quality of the shift team.
• Plan daily activities of production staff and issue work assignments.
• Maintain proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules.
• Coordinate production start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers.
• Respond to production issues or alarms and lead investigations as necessary.
• Ensure production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental procedures and recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintain good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies and ensure adherence.
• Provide required training for employees and ensure area of responsibility is maintained safely.
• Promptly report unsafe working conditions and incidents to management.
• Conduct incident investigations within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Collect shift productivity information and record it in the plant’s data management system.
• Serve as liaison between plant superintendents and production staff.
• Report manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff.
• Notify plant superintendents of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies, and employee incidents.
• Create a productive, safe, and efficient shift culture through positive leadership.
• Conduct shift safety meetings, including recognition, education, and motivation.
• Deliver job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety.
• Investigate and prepare reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.
• Coach staff on the company’s performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Assist with production functions as necessary (e.g., handle materials, operate equipment).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Basic qualification). Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Four years of production/processing experience in an industrial setting, with two years in a supervisory/leadership role (Basic qualification).
• Soybean processing or ethanol industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Use of typical office equipment: PC, telephone, radios, fax machine, calculator, scanner, and copier.
• Operation of production machinery and equipment, including computers for managing production processes.
• Use of computer for data entry into electronic data systems and control of operating equipment.
• Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Working Conditions

• Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12-hour straight night shifts, including off-shift call-in requirements.
• Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures, prevailing weather conditions, gases, vapors, dust, odors, and flammable liquids.
• Occasional exposure to wet floors and high noise levels.
• Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required.
• Regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing.
• Access and occasional work in remote areas of the plant, heights, and confined spaces.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with company standards and government regulations.
• Occasional extensions of regular working hours for time-sensitive projects, training, or emergencies.

Employee Supervision

This position directs the work of a shift of approximately eight or more production employees within the Crush & Crack areas. The supervisor has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, and disciplining employees, as well as manage and direct work.

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 options available (not applicable to all roles).