Agriculture Nutrition Plant Supervisor - St. Joseph, MO.

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Pac Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day Ameri-Pac production. As a key member of the production team and a working supervisor, this individual will be responsible for all Pac operations, feed quality, and the safety of staff members.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• 3-5 years related experience

• A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills

• A team player who excels at building relationships and encourages staff growth and development

• A creative individual with experience in all aspects of a plant operation with an eye for efficient production methods and an understanding of best practices

• Prioritizing multiple tasks for the best production efficiencies

• Motivating and creating a unified team

• Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to volume-produced

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment

• Ability to implement and oversee company policy in regards to Feed Safety & worker safety

• Ability to be a self-starter who can problem solve in a fast-paced environment

Key Personal Attributes:

• An individual with a high level of integrity, who will represent the Company well

• A relationship-building individual that can communicate strong production organizational skills

• Connecting effectively with suppliers, customers, and co-workers

• Partnering with others to achieve the same goal

• Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• Coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods for Ameri-Pac

• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and locations

• Lead daily meetings concerning production, food safety, and human safety

• Maintain timecards and attendance records, as well as help maintain working personnel folders for each direct report with the Production Manager and Location Manager

• Plan production schedule utilizing ERP system to coordinate activities of the employees and meet customer demands

• Work closely with the Production Manager on hiring, terminating, advising, training, and reviewing of employees

• Investigate inventory discrepancies and seek out solutions for those issues

• Maintain paperwork and logs, including anything pertaining to batch records

• Work with the FSQR team to conduct daily onsite quality tasks and utilize their help to enforce food and sanitation regulations

• Report material, product, or equipment defects/malfunctions, assure cleanliness and safety

• Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees

• Work with Safety Specialist to complete safety training, comply with safety rules and ensure the working environment is safe for all colleagues

• Observe work, and monitor all other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production, processing, and food safety standards

• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems and concerns

• Report all equipment, facility, personnel, safety, and other issues immediately

• Serve as backup to all positions under your direct report; and other positions as required

• Monitor incoming materials needed for production. Close jobs when Production Planning Manager is not available

• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, Ameri-Pac work rules, Ameri-Pac Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $61,300 - $81,710. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLCis headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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