Production Supervisor- Protein

Bunge Iberica SA; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated supervisor to lead production operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing daily activities in soybean crushing, oil refining, and packaging, while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production operations and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence, and contribute to a company that is a leader in sourcing and processing oilseed and grain products. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a company that prioritizes employee development and offers a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, or related operations.
• High School diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production operations for assigned shifts.
• Cultivate a safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety.

Skills

Soybean Crushing

Oil Refining

Milling Operations

Oil Packaging

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Work Odd Hours

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Word

Technical Software Packages

Job description

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A Day in the Life:

Responsible for the safe and efficient supervision of day-to-day assigned Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations department shift. Support the Manager of Production Operations in monitoring and improving plant productivity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated, and employees and management have a common goal of zero injuries.
• Oversee assigned department production shift activities (crush, refinery, milling, packaging, warehouse, boiler house, and/or elevator) to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency.
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site’s food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure assigned shift is compliant with sanitation requirements. May provide support in the monthly sanitation inspections and implementation of any corrective actions as necessary.
• Track and report shift productivity improvements.
• Approve daily reports and KPRs for the assigned shift.
• Report and troubleshoot operations issues.
• Provide input to the Manager of Production Operations and/or Plant Manager to plan annual shutdowns.
• Support Process Safety Management programs, where applicable.
• Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance of assigned shift in all aspects.
• Help develop and drive Operations Excellence Plans to meet safety, quality, and production goals and show continuous improvement in assigned shift.
• Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the assigned shift.
• Monitor KPR’s and help develop plans to bring assigned shift in line with Operations Excellence goals.
• Periodically participate in the daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the assigned shift operations activities are aligned.
• Participate in personnel investigations and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Demonstrate the following core values and guiding behaviors which are expected of all employees at Bunge North America: Integrity, Openness and Trust, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience) in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 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.
• Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift (48-hour week/36-hour week).

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient.
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.
• 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 – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience.
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing, and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled