CAREERS

Position Reports To

Operations Manager

Positions Supervised

General Utility, Mill Utility Operator, Process Utility Operator, Mill/Process Operators

POSITION PURPOSE

• Responsible for overseeing the production crew and operation of the plant while working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operations of milling and gluten processes within standards set by PureField Ingredients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Meet with Operations Manager to discuss production parameters and daily tasks.
• Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
• Facilitate communication directly with quality assurance (QA) laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Monitor the sampling and testing of process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Understand and help crew interpret QA results to ensure appropriate action is taken, when required.
• Assist Operators and Utility Operators with sample collection and testing, as needed.
• Ensure Operators and Utility Operators are cleaning areas according to master cleaning schedules.
• Responsible for handling unexpected and emergency situations within the plant and the safety of employees.
• Communicate with other Shift Supervisors to provide information on any changes or problems that occurred during the shift.
• Troubleshoot operations to find production problems and correct them.
• Complete production reports using 24-hour process and mill production and master cleaning schedule for Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
• Attend all facility safety meetings.
• Conduct annual employee performance appraisals on direct reports with Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
• Assist in meeting additional requirements brought on by the absence of key employees holding various food safety obligations.
• Create and distribute work requests to the operations manager and maintenance manager to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Follow and enforce the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out.
• Ensure follow through of completing items listed on master cleaning schedules to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
• Understand and follow all SQF and FSMA policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Basic math and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform the functions of the position.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Prefer minimum of 2-years of experience in flour/gluten processing.
• Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of flour and gluten.
• Machine and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking.
• Reading comprehension.
• Monitoring self and personnel.
• Time management.
• Complex problem solving.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Work and cooperate with all members of PureField Ingredients in a professional and courteous manner.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb, bend and walk.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Significant time will be spent in the plant.
• May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb ladder.
• Must be able to speak and listen clearly.
• Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy.
• Travel may be required, as needed.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• All candidates must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Pre-employment screening, including drug testing and criminal background checks.