Commodity Handler Supervisor

Overview

Upper Sandusky, OH, United States of America

Job Reference JR0091162

Professional Areas Industry

Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Purpose of the position

This position is responsible for supervising all aspects of the truck / rail receiving process from inbound grading to binning, meal loadout, hulls loadout, meal storage, scale / probe house, bean storage / conservation and all truck / rail activities coordination. Bean receiving involves unloading and assigning inbound bean to storage bins / barns according to grade specifications, and load out of meal / hulls by rail and truck in line with customer specifications and commercial / logistic requirements. The role also includes monitoring operations and supervising all receiving operators and related shift roles to ensure safe, profitable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise rail / truck unloading and loading operations. Lead normal operations, startups, shutdowns, industrial cleanings and changeovers at the Commodity Handler and Scale House areas. Coordinate railcar movement with railroad personnel.
• Promote a clean and organized workspace. Provide an injury-free environment through engagement, JHAs, training, good manufacturing practices, LDC standards / policies, and proactive exposure elimination. Maintain housekeeping and implement 5S practices; conduct regular audits for 5S compliance.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment. Improve safety metrics by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Enforce safety protocols and conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Initiate continuous improvement plans to minimize bean receiving, meal, and chemical unloading costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Meet business objectives and production schedules while upholding product standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning. Establish accountabilities across the Commodity Handler and Scale House for safety leadership, problem solving and cost reduction. Facilitate meetings and track improvement initiatives.
• Participate in annual business planning and plant budgeting. Manage spending related to bean receiving and loadout volume. Refine unloading / loading operations and maintain communication with Shift Leaders, Operators, managers and other plant areas.
• Maintain skills and ensure team members are trained in maintenance tasks. Promote autonomous maintenance and ensure regular cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment.
• Ensure product shipping meets customer standards through HACCP, GMP and Food Safety programs. Implement quality controls and conduct root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Establish shift production schedules for Commodity Handler and Scale House areas. Assist with selecting and training new employees.
• Spend up to 50% of time in the work areas engaging employees and troubleshooting; remainder in administrative / planning duties. Utilize resources effectively and foster a well-trained staff.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules. Coordinate with maintenance technicians to minimize production disruption.
• Involve the team in selecting and installing new equipment. Provide feedback on equipment performance and maintenance needs. Ensure new equipment is maintainable and operable.
• Develop and manage CAPEX within areas of responsibility.

Working Conditions

Education / Certifications / Licenses

Experience

Employee Supervision

Quality & Product Safety Responsibilities

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment with strong career development opportunities in one of the world's largest private companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose. We are committed to creating fair and sustainable value for our people, business partners, communities and the environment.

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