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General Purpose and Scope of Position:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Supervisor will assist in the planning, coordinating, and directing day-to-day production operations, including manufacturing, raw material receiving, and product loading. This position will support the Plant Manager in achieving the site’s safety, quality, and production goals.
Key Skills and Abilities Include:
High School Diploma required, post-secondary education in a related field preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Aquaculture feed manufacturing is preferred
Computer proficiency required, oral and written communication skills
Ability to operate heavy machinery (forklift, JCB, etc.)
Key Personal Attributes Include:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to maintain flexibility and to change direction as necessary
Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment
Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
Daily supervision of all facility operations personnel, including planning and scheduling of work for all operators, assigning work tasks, and managing employee attendance, punctuality, breaks/meal periods, vacation, and overtime
Providing daily leadership through example, focusing on timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvement
Coordinating manpower with the production schedule to ensure that training goals, including safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are met
Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing adherence to company policies & procedures and leading by example
Performing daily workplace inspections, ensuring health & safety practices and procedures are being followed, and that equipment and PPE are being used and in good condition, following up on actions from inspections and audits
Implementing a housekeeping/sanitation plan for the plant, including documentation and checklists for completion and accountability
Working with the quality department to ensure that all quality goals are being met and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaints
Ensuring that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policies
Consulting in production schedule development and is responsible for safely meeting plant production targets, coordinating operator manpower accordingly
Observing and documenting process performance issues, assisting in the development of SOPs to optimize performance, and implementing changes
Coordinating with the plant maintenance to ensure that all maintenance is performed safely and promptly, ensuring that permitting and lock-out/tag-out policies are strictly followed
Managing raw material and finished goods inventories, coordinating with dispatch, Inventory Clerk, and the Plant Manager to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, production supplies, etc.
Train on various processes to function as backup vacation coverage or to assist in providing training in the future
General knowledge of quality requirements, understand and be able to run quality tests
Running inventory reconciliations as needed
Tracking inbound railcars/empties and raw material cars
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $67,700 - $90,240. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for many benefits, such as 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
Our Nutrition business line can hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:
AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY
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, LLC is 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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