Production Supervisor

Indiana Ag Connection; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Indiana Ag Connection is seeking a production supervisor in Decatur, Indiana to oversee Refined Oil operations on the day shift, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will support the Production Manager, monitor productivity metrics, drive continuous improvement, and help with annual plant shutdowns and maintenance, while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical engineering or equivalent experience in oil-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or related field, or equivalent progressive experience of 5+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, oil packaging operations, or related industrial operations.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day Refined Oil production operations during the assigned shift.
• Support the Production Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.
• Promote a strong safety culture and uphold food safety and sanitation programs.
• Monitor, report, and drive improvements in key productivity metrics and KPIs.
• Assist with annual plant shutdowns and maintenance planning.
• Provide operational input for continuous improvement and Operations Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Chemical engineering

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Word

Job description

City : Decatur State : Indiana (US-IN) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 47517

A Day in the Life:

Responsible for the safe and efficient supervision of day-to-day assigned Refined Oil production operations department shift.

Support the Production Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.

What You'll Be Doing:

Foster and promote a strong safety culture in which unsafe behaviors are not tolerated, and all employees and leaders share a commitment to achieving zero injuries.

Champion food safety by supporting a strong food safety culture, maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement of the site's Food Safety Management System.

Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and programs, providing support for sanitation inspections and the implementation of corrective actions as needed.

Monitor, track, and report key productivity metrics and operational performance improvements for the assigned shift.

Review and approve daily operating reports, Key Performance Results (KPRs), and other production documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

Provide operational input and support in the planning and execution of annual plant shutdowns and maintenance activities.

Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and initiatives where applicable, ensuring adherence to established safety and risk-management standards.

Partner with the Safety and Environmental Manager to ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across the assigned shift.

Drive Operations Excellence initiatives that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost-performance objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Lead and support continuous improvement efforts, serving as a change agent to successfully implement and sustain operational improvements.

Monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to align shift performance with Operations Excellence goals and business objectives.

Participate in daily production and cross-functional meetings to maintain alignment on operational priorities, performance expectations, and plant objectives.

Assist with employee relations and personnel investigations, recommending and implementing appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

Demonstrate and promote company core values through teamwork, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support plant and organizational objectives.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or related field or equivalent progressive experience of 5+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities in support of industrial operations is required

Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages, as needed

Ability to work odd hours, weekends and rotating shift schedule required

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
• 0 - 9 years: 25 days
• 10 - 19 years: 30 days
• 20+ years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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