Compost Operations Supervisor

Southmill Champs; Five Points (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southmill Champs is seeking an Assistant Manager for our Phase 1 compost operation in Kennett Square, PA. The role supports the Phase 1 Compost Manager by overseeing quality, inventories, and staffing, while ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor preferred), experience in Phase 1 composting (willing to train), supervisory experience, and familiarity with Excel and basic machinery.

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum with a Bachelor preferred.
• Mushroom Phase 1 composting experience preferred but willing to train.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge regarding front end loaders, gear boxes and speed drives and conveyor systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer usage and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, is required.
• A professional and positive attitude, adaptable to varied and challenging agricultural work environments, strong organizational skills, detail oriented with emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality is required.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Keeps up daily records that monitor compost quality.
• Assists with visual observation of Staff and compost condition.
• Keeps a daily report with the Phase 2 Management.
• Attends and participates in weekly compost meeting.
• Assists with disciplinary tasks (warnings, suspensions, terminations).
• Helps to supervise and control staff productivity (correct filling of tunnels).
• Assists with continuous improvement approaches to waste and cost reduction, crop improvement, labor efficiency and machine reliability.
• Attends all monthly Safety Meetings with management and staff.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regs.
• Assists with oversight of employee staff and on-site contracted services.
• Review all variables to create more consistency.
• Adjust settings according to external environmental conditions.
• Monitor raw material quantity and quality.
• Always works safely and promotes a safe work environment.
• Attends all monthly Safety Meetings with Management and staff.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regs.
• Comply with the assigned schedule by the Manager

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Basic computer usage

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School or GED minimum

Tools

Front end loaders

Job description

Southmill Champs is seeking an Assistant Manager for our Phase 1 compost operation in Kennett Square, PA. The role supports the Phase 1 Compost Manager by overseeing quality, inventories, and staffing, while ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor preferred), experience in Phase 1 composting (willing to train), supervisory experience, and familiarity with Excel and basic machinery.