Operations Supervisor - Shift Lead (Plant Ops & Safety)

Feed Energy Company; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Feed Energy Company is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead plant operations and supervise the operator team. Responsibilities include enforcing safety policies, scheduling, and ensuring accurate records and production outputs.

The role requires a minimum of 2+ years in supervision, strong communication, and the ability to coach staff. Some experience with DeltaV/DCS/PLC systems is preferred, and a valid Iowa driver’s license is helpful for site operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Experience with safety policies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan schedules and production sequences to meet goals.
• Oversee operators and ensure adherence to safety and quality.
• Maintain records, logs, and production reports.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate maintenance alerts.
• Coach and mentor operators; lead training programs.
• Investigate issues and support root-cause analyses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

DCS systems

PLC systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Feed Energy Company is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead plant operations and supervise the operator team. Responsibilities include enforcing safety policies, scheduling, and ensuring accurate records and production outputs.

The role requires a minimum of 2+ years in supervision, strong communication, and the ability to coach staff. Some experience with DeltaV/DCS/PLC systems is preferred, and a valid Iowa driver’s license is helpful for site operations.