Plant Operations Leader — Health & Safety

Feed Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Annual wellness reimbursement

Annual cash bonus program

Job summary

Feed Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead shift operations, enforce SOPs, and train the team. The role includes overseeing safety, coordinating planning meetings, and approving safe work permits for maintenance.

You will monitor equipment, manage material movement and blending, mentor staff, and participate in root-cause analysis for the Perfect Load Index. Training spans three months, Monday–Friday, with onboarding and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in related industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage records and logs with accuracy.
• Ability to operate a computer and follow written instructions.
• Sound judgment in operating production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Enforces SOPs and leads training to ensure understanding of updates.
• Leads daily pass-down meetings and ensures cross-shift communication.
• Approves safe work permits for maintenance and non-routine tasks.
• Monitors operations and automated systems for safety and efficiency.
• Oversees material movement, inventory accuracy, and blend preparation.
• Reviews production data and performance metrics to stay aligned with priorities.
• Maintains a visible floor presence and covers operator duties when needed.
• Supports customer complaint investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and progressive discipline per policy.
• Oversees onboarding and continuous training for operator development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Customer service

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer usage

Job description

Feed Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead shift operations, enforce SOPs, and train the team. The role includes overseeing safety, coordinating planning meetings, and approving safe work permits for maintenance.

You will monitor equipment, manage material movement and blending, mentor staff, and participate in root-cause analysis for the Perfect Load Index. Training spans three months, Monday–Friday, with onboarding and ongoing coaching.