POET

ShiftSupervisor

Chancellor, South Dakota, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Shift Supervisor at POET. Skills: process management, supervision, operational efficiency. Supervise plant operations on shift. Influence and support execution of plant maintenance”

What You'll Achieve.

maximum efficiency in plant operations; optimizing plant runtime as well as downtime; ensuring a quality end product; effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem solving; adaptation; trouble shoot

Eligibility Requirements

subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process, subject to random drug and alcohol testing, Occasionally lifting weights up to sixty (60) pounds, Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders, Opening valves, Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds, Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour, Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day, Pushing brooms, shovels, etc, Working at heights, in confined spaces, and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees, Standing for extended periods of time, Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Using hand and power tools, exposed to work in multiple environments, including plant, laboratory, as well as an office environment, exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent secondary education preferred, Production or operational experience is an operational background in ethanol production is preferred, 3 years of previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred, Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change, You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, You’re capable of learning new programs

What You'll Do.

Supervise plant operations on shift

Influence and support execution of plant maintenance

Assure all daily documentation and required process information is completed

Make process decisions including shutting plant down

Contact the appropriate department manager with problems/concerns

Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant

Develop an understanding of repair and maintenance of plant equipment

Understand basic electrical troubleshooting

Strive for maximum efficiency in plant operations

Learn and operate the DCS

Update SOP’s and train personnel for procedure changes

Respond to collected data and make adjustments

Perform or supervise the removal

and cleaning of all equipment

Perform or supervise preventative and proactive maintenance tasks

Coordinate effective communication during shift exchange

Operate forklift as necessary

Monitor safe forklift operations on a regular basis

Assure all products manufactured meet established specifications

Assure compliance with all company

State and Federal regulatory agencies policies

Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance

Maintain a team environment at all times

Lead the team by recruiting

orienting and training team members

managing performance and career development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working with other departments to correct process problems; Coordinate effective communication during shift exchange; Maintain a team environment at all times; champion POET in the community; Leaders support team members with the necessary resources

Communication Scope

communication skills

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