Overall Purpose and Objective of PositionAs directed by the plant superintendents, this position is responsible for supervising a shift of production staff at a soybean crushing, refinery, boiler and packaging plant. Primary function is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules.Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsAccountable for the production, Safety and Quality of the shift team.Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Assures that production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Helps plan the daily activities of production staff, issues work assignments accordingly.Maintains proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules.Coordinates production start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers.Responds to production issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary.Assures that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping requirements are met.Actively engaged in Food Safety, ensuring team engagement in following policies and procedures.Ensures employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. Ensure regular cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment. Encourage team ownership of equipment maintenance (Autonomous Maintenance).Encourage team participation in maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Provide an injury-free work environment for employees, staff, contractors, visitors through engagement, JHAs, training programs, good manufacturing practices, LDC standards/policies, and proactive elimination of exposures. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. Implement and maintain 5S practices in the workplace. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with 5S standards.Coordinate daily with maintenance technicians for planned maintenance activities. Ensure minimal disruption to production during maintenance.Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable as; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.Additional ResponsibilitiesCollects shift productivity information and records it in the plant’s data management system.  Serves as the liaison between the plant superintendents and the production staff.Reports any manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff.Notifies plant superintendents of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents.Creates a productive, safe and efficient shift culture through positive leadership example of working safely. Conducts shift safety meetings including, recognition, education and motivation plus delivers job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety. Investigates and prepares reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.Coaches staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback.Assists with production functions as necessary (e.g., handles materials, operates equipment).Company Conformance StatementsIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and stakeholders.Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.Education/Professional Certifications/LicensesBasic qualification: High school diploma or equivalentDriver’s LicensePreferred qualification: Bachelor’s degree.ExperienceBasic qualification: Four years of production/processing experience in an industrial setting, with two years in a supervisory/leadership role.Preferred qualification:Soybean processing industry experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)Basic qualifications:Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery.Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, web-based software (e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint).General knowledge of Process Safety Management.Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safetyRequirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting. Mechanical aptitude.Basic math skills.Preferred qualifications:Well organized, self-motivated and action oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment.Effective communication skills.Edible oil refinery/boiler/packaging knowledge.     Equipment UsedTypical office equipment: PC, mobile, radios, fax machine, calculator, scanner and copier.Production machinery and operating equipment, including computers to manage the production process.Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and control 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 ConditionsContinuous 24/7 plant operation with 12 Hour Straight Shift (Nights may  be applicable), as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed.  Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise.  Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required.  Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. Employee SupervisionThis position directs the work of shift of approximately eight or more production employees within the Receiving, Loadout, Extraction, Refinery, & Boiler areas. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.Approve time and monitor attendance within the tracking system.Approve PTO in Workday for technicians and coordinate shift coverage.Maintain good order and discipline according to LDC code of conduct and all LDC policies.Decision Making/AccountabilityEnsures the safe and efficient operation of the plant during assigned twelve-hour shift.  Directs the work of operational staff to meet daily production and material handling goals. Communicates job expectations to production employees.  Holds production staff accountable for personal productivity, safety, attendance and general rules of conduct and administers discipline as necessary. Manages communications to and from Superintendents relating to the daily operations of the facility.  Investigates and resolves any plant issues that may arise during shift.  Initiates plant start-ups and shutdowns as needed. Safety, Health & Environmental ResponsibilitiesMaintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.  Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees.  Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.  Quality & Product Safety ResponsibilitiesMaintains good working knowledge of Quality and Product Safety policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner. Ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.
