Operations Lead

Nutrien; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an Operations Lead to assist the Production Manager and Operations Specialist in coordinating seed production, raw materials, and staffing to ensure safe, efficient operations at the Levelland plant. You will mentor operators, monitor safety, quality, and productivity, lead cycle counts, and drive continuous improvements to meet production plans and on-time delivery.

A high school diploma and 3+ years in agriculture/manufacturing with supervisory experience are required; Six

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years in agriculture, manufacturing or plant production with supervisory experience.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager and Operations Specialist with day-to-day tasks to ensure accurate production reporting and shift relief as needed.
• Monitor shift production to support safety, quality and throughput priorities.
• Provide coaching and leadership to operators and maintain policy compliance.
• Lead safe, efficient work environment and coordinate with planning on material shortages.
• Read inventory reports and support robust production procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean methods

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

The Operations Lead assists the Production Manager and Operations Specialist in managing workflow ensuring proper alignment of responsibilities, providing feedback to production scheduling, monitoring and supporting the safe operation of the plant process, and aiding in coaching operations employees, emphasizing the safe use of equipment and processes. The Operations Lead has expert knowledge of the production process and is responsible for assisting with planning, coordinating, and controlling seed production activities, raw materials, and staffing needs to ensure adequate and efficient supply of formulated materials to achieve needed production plans. They will work closely with the Production Manager and other operations personnel to ensure efficient movement of products into and out of the treating and packaging departments and proactively communicate issues in a timely manner. They are responsible for ensuring personnel are trained and knowledgeable in the operation of equipment while holding themselves and their team accountable for maintaining high standards with respect to safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. They will be a key point of contact with regards to working through production capacity constraints to improve current operations and plan for future improvements and capacity increases. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lead the Treating and Packaging Operations on site.

What You'll Do:

• Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your teammates are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Actively participate in training and development of operations staff.
• Assist Production Manager and Operations Specialist with day-to‑day tasks to ensure production reporting accuracy's, support as shift relief as needed.
• Monitor shift production efforts to support maximum efficiency and to ensure achievement of highest operational priorities of Safety, Quality and Production.
• Provide coaching and positive leadership of shift operators and help to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Accomplish work results by supporting established priorities, monitoring progress, resolving quality and production issues, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Support and guide production personnel to seek ways to eliminate waste and improve efficiency throughout the plant.
• Lead and maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources.
• Complete production plan lined out by the Production Manager.
• Participate in weekly cycle counts on input products used in the production process.
• Participate as needed in Annual Physical Inventory Counts.
• Provide manufacturing/process improvement information by working closely with Production Manager and Operations Specialist to ensure robust production capabilities are maintained, waste is eliminated and formulation efficiencies are gained.
• Read inventory reports and process orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of materials and take follow up action in relation to material shortages by interfacing with planning.
• Work with management and plant resources to help develop new production procedures to ensure processes are well defined and robust to support quality production.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues on the floor including but not limited to HMI's, seed processing and division of workload.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by Management.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma required.
• Three (3) + years' experience in the agriculture, manufacturing, and plant production industry including supervisor, mentor and/or leader experience required (five (5)+ years' experience preferred).
• Clear driving record and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt preferred.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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