Ops Supervisor: Lead Safety & Production (2-10:30pm)

Feed Energy; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Feed Energy in Pacific Junction, IA seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the plant's operator team with servant leadership, ensuring safety and production targets are met. The role requires coordinating schedules, monitoring processes, and maintaining accurate records.

You'll oversee material flow, troubleshoot production issues, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement through SOP updates, training programs, and safety inspections, while upholding company values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in related industry or field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills including ability to complete accurate records and logs.
• Ability to effectively manage and interact with people on a one-on-one basis.
• Ability to follow directions, interpret and work from written instruction, knowledge of basic math skills, ability to operate a computer.
• Must have valid Iowa driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle. In Pacific Junction location, it’s recommended to obtain and maintain Class A CDL license. Feed Energy will provide company assistance.
• Ability to operate a forklift, skid loader, and other equipment in a safe manner.
• Experience with DeltaV and DCS systems; Automation and PLC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Observes work and monitors equipment and processes to ensure Operators conform to production standards.
• Oversees the movement of materials and products within the plant and processing of orders.
• Maintains accuracy in records, logs, PIMS, and all other reports for day-to-day operations.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules to determine requirements.
• Monitors inventories and completes month-end close.
• Prepares records for Plant Manager to determine production requirements.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment for defects and informs maintenance of issues.
• Works as a general operator as needed (≈30–40% of shift) with visible floor presence.
• Troubleshoots and resolves front-line production and personnel issues.
• Documents investigations for customer-related issues and performs root-cause analysis for deviations from PLI.
• Monitors Operator morale and performance to ensure policy compliance and reduce turnover.
• Oversees new Operator training and updates training per SOP changes.
• Coaches and conducts progressive discipline with Operators.
• Performs routine safety inspections with EH&S manager.
• Demonstrates company values in everyday work interactions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

DCS systems

PLC systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Feed Energy in Pacific Junction, IA seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the plant's operator team with servant leadership, ensuring safety and production targets are met. The role requires coordinating schedules, monitoring processes, and maintaining accurate records.

You'll oversee material flow, troubleshoot production issues, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement through SOP updates, training programs, and safety inspections, while upholding company values.