Production Supervisor

Bunge; New Johnsonville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Time Off

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Production Supervisor to support daily operations at its Joliet, IA facility. You will assist operations leadership in inventory control, cost management, and asset security while ensuring readiness to meet production schedules.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate maintenance, and develop improvements with a focus on safety and efficiency in a grain/ elevator environment. This is a hands-on supervisory role with outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior grain handling or feed experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments with noise and dust.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and ensure staff adheres to each accordingly.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff.
• Follow up on all daily assignments to ensure work is being done efficiently and safely.
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements.
• Learning and understanding all operational job tasks within the elevator and mills.
• Lead/coach onsite workers including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation on all incidents according to health and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Secondary education in Agriculture/Operations/Manufacturing

Job description

City : Joliet State : Iowa (US-IA) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 48051

A Day in the Life:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the daily operations of the facility directed by the Operations leadership team. This person must work and communicate effectively with management 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 many things; inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, production planning, and asset security.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols and ensure staff adheres to each accordingly.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff.
• Follow up on all daily assignments to ensure work is being done efficiently and safely.
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements.
• Learning and understanding all operational job tasks within the elevator and mills.
• Assist operations with maintenance activities striving to learn all pieces of equipment and how to properly maintain each.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Provide support and leadership to the hourly operations staff, ensure their understanding and knowledge of the facility.
• Lead/coach onsite workers including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation on all incidents according to health and safety standards.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior grain handling or feed experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment and heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.

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.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

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