Production Supervisor

Viterra; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee operational activities and ensure facility readiness. This role involves collaborating with the Superintendent to manage inventory control, operational costs, and logistics, while also focusing on talent development and energy conservation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and leading a team to maximize efficiency. If you are passionate about operational excellence and have a background in agriculture or logistics, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital sector and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others and lead teams effectively.
• Prior experience in an elevator and/or terminal is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory control and operational cost management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead onsite workers and manage facility improvements.

Skills

Inventory Control

Operational Cost Control

Logistics Management

Talent Management

Energy Conservation

Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Operational Equipment

Job description

McLeansboro, IL
McLeansboro, IL 62859, USA

Description

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of the facility as directed by the Superintendent and Location Manager. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Superintendent to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements
2. Help ensure the superintendent is maintaining at or below the operational cost control plan
3. Assist Superintendent in development and execution of facility improvements
4. Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation
5. Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards
6. Help complete talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations
7. Assist in ensuring implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing cost and/or consumption of energy
8. Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing
9. Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers
10. Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Other Job Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned
2. Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed
3. Recommend process improvements as necessary

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

1. Ability to work and interact well with others
2. High School Diploma or GED
3. Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal
4. Farming background a plus

Special Demands:

1. Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities
2. Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend
3. Frequently required to lift or move more than 50 pounds
4. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
5. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
6. Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time