Evening Crush Supervisor (Canola)

Company Description

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, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. 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.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

This role is the front-line production leader for the evening/night shift at LDC's canola crush plant. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently, and within quality standards while leading production employees during off-hours when senior management may not be onsite.

Monitoring of Plant Production Operations:

· Accountable for the production, safety and quality performance of the team primarily on evening / night shifts

· Help plan the daily activities of production staff, issues work assignments accordingly

· Maintain proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules

· Coordinate and lead production startups, shutdowns and changeovers

· Complete regular checks of staff and equipment throughout the shift to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed and Company quality standards are met

· Responds to production issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary

· Assure that production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures

· Assure that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping requirements are met

· Other duties as assigned by the Crush Superintendent, Refinery Manager and/or Manager, Plant Operations (Canola)

 

Reporting and Communication:

· Collect shift productivity information and records it in the plant’s data management system

· Serve as the liaison between the Plant Manager, Assistant Plang Manager and the production staff

· Notify department Managers, Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager and SHE Manager of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents

· Report and follows up on any manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff

· Ensure Investigations and reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses are completed on time

 

Training and Coaching:

· Deliver job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety

· Coach staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback

· Set a positive leadership example for working safely, conducts shift safety meetings

· Create a productive, safe and efficient shift culture through recognition, investigation, education and motivation

 

General Production Support:

· Hands on to assist operators and shift leads with production functions or tasks as necessary (can include…shoveling product, unblocking chutes, handling materials, operating equipment etc.)

· Ability to perform hands on work in various working conditions. Ie. Confined spaces, work at heights, cold weather conditions.

· Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

· Previous production/processing work experience in an industrial setting is considered to be an asset, preferably in the oil seed processing or biodiesel industry

· Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

· Must have a proven track record of successfully implementing effective production practices

· Must be able to work a non-conventional work schedule exclusively between Thursday and Tuesday weekly, on a night shift to support evening continuous operations. Saturday and Sundays included on an afternoon shift to ensure adequate rest between shifts. Standard days off would be Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

· Sound decision-making leadership abilities, in the absence of senior leadership during the evening/night hours

· Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery

· General knowledge of Process Safety Management

· General knowledge of the regulatory requirements the facility operates under (e.g., Sask work safe, Haccp, Sask environment)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing.

· Must be able to move, lift, push, pull and grasp manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 lbs or more, which may require regular bending and crouching.

· Able to thrive and work in diverse, challenging and changing environments, including hot/cold outdoors/indoors, varying degrees of dirt, dust, odor, sound, etc.

· Excellent time management, problem-solving and trouble shooting skills

· Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead by example

· Reliable and dedicated team-player

· Ability to withstand extended periods of walking and standing

· Ability to climb stairs and ladders

· Strong proficiency with entire Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us