Lead Production Supervisor

Location : Destrehan LA Elevator 

City : Destrehan 

State : Louisiana (US-LA) 

Country : United States (US) 

Requisition Number : 33043 

Role Purpose Statement:

The main responsibility of the Lead Production Supervisor is to provide support to Shift Superintendent or Logistics Manager to ensure that daily operations are in compliance with regulatory and company requirements and ensure that the plant operates efficiently and safely.

 

Main Accountabilities:

• Promote safety program of the facility and ensure that all work is performed safely and that hazards are anticipated and managed properly and conduct toolbox safety talks.   
• Assist Shift Superintendent with directing the work of hourly employees while maintaining employee relations and enforcement of the Union Labor Agreement.
• Provide training, counseling, and coaching of hourly shift operations employees as needed to achieve operational standards. 
• Ensure all production activities involved in the Operations Department are carried out in accordance to maximize productivity and maintain grain quality, execute vessel loading plans, while following all environmental and governmental policies, regulations and standards. 
• Line out housekeeping staff to ensure sanitation requirements are maintained.
• Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance related issues. 
• Provide information to the shift superintendent for the documenting and reporting of daily operational reports which will include incident reports, emissions reports, housekeeping log and SAP repair notifications.

             

 

Knowledge and Technical Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Flexible in working hours, as this position requires an 8-12 hour rotating shift.

 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology or related field preferred, high school diploma required.
• Two plus years of industrial or manufacturing experience; prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Prior experience within a grain export facility is preferred.

 

 

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

 

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled