Agriculture Plant Supervisor - Angleton, TX
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Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. 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 preferredMinimum 3-5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with Aquaculture feed manufacturing is preferredComputer proficiency required, oral and written communication skillsAbility to operate heavy machinery (forklift, JCB, etc.) Key Personal Attributes Include: Strong leadership and team management skillsAbility to maintain flexibility and to change direction as necessaryKnowledge of manufacturing tools and equipmentExcellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skillsExcellent 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 overtimeProviding daily leadership through example, focusing on timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvementCoordinating manpower with the production schedule to ensure that training goals, including safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are metEnsuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing adherence to company policies & procedures and leading by examplePerforming 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 auditsImplementing a housekeeping/sanitation plan for the plant, including documentation and checklists for completion and accountabilityWorking with the quality department to ensure that all quality goals are being met and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaintsEnsuring that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policiesConsulting in production schedule development and is responsible for safely meeting plant production targets, coordinating operator manpower accordinglyObserving and documenting process performance issues, assisting in the development of SOPs to optimize performance, and implementing changesCoordinating 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 followedManaging 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 futureGeneral knowledge of quality requirements, understand and be able to run quality testsRunning inventory reconciliations as neededTracking 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: 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, WYPlease 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.Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram:IG X/Twitter:X TikTok: TikTok Facebook:FB LinkedIn:LinkedIn