Outside Supervisor - Grain Export Terminal

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 17,000 people globally.

Summary

This position schedules, directs LDC outside labor crews; coordinates with labor contractors to schedule contract labor; supervises as necessary outside production crews in the house, barge and rail unloading and coordinates these efforts with the control room supervisors and maintenance superintendent.

Functions    

• Identify priority housekeeping areas and assign labor necessary to address each area.
• Coordinate daily with the control room: Bin cleaning, daily labor scheduling; rail and barge unloading schedules; anticipated truck unloads. 
• Coordinate daily with the maintenance superintendent; supply labor as necessary to support maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance to employees in practical application of safety policies and procedures. Assist the SHE manager with monthly training, conduct tool box meetings, complete permits, and conduct audits of safety and operational procedures.
• Provide daily supervision and support to the barge unloading and vessel loading teams. Assist as necessary in the planning of daily barge unloading activities.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Perform miscellaneous assignments as needed and directed by General Superintendent and LDC management.
• Insures that windows for maintenance repairs are appropriately prioritized, scheduled and completed in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Utilizes experience and knowledge to mentor and train new supervision and employees.
• Serves as a coordination and communications conduit between operations, maintenance and safety; and between the Control Room and all outside operations, maintenance and both labor and general contractors.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in grain industry increasing responsibility in the areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance, grain handling, and supervision
• 2+ years of prior supervisory experience
• Prior grain elevator management experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Licenses

• Superior knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, Grain Standards, and Environmental regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage change within the work force
• Demonstrated skills of team building and conflict resolution
• Effective communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
• Broad knowledge of industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement equipment
• Strong working knowledge of computer operations
• Thorough understanding of plant operations
• Understanding of electrical systems helpful

Working Conditions

• Requires supervisor to be available to be on call
• Exposed to variations in temperature and weather
• Requires climbing ladders and catwalks
• Requires occasional lifting of objects weighing at least 50 pounds
• Requires wearing safety equipment at times, including safety belts/harnesses and ear, eye, and respiration protection.

Employee Supervision

• Supervises outside operations personnel, Laborers, Contractors.

Decision Making

• Assists in establishing and maintaining facility budget
• Sets labor requirements on daily basis
• Can shut down plant machinery, systems, and operations

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 medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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