Plant Supervisor / Fertilizer Manufacturer

Plant Supervisor / Fertilizer Manufacturer

Job Title:

Plant Supervisor/ Fertilizer Manufacturing

Department:

Fertilizer Operations Division

Location: Nampa Facility

Job Hours: 40 hours per week*

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary:

The Plant Supervisor manages and coordinates day-to-day production activities, schedules and processes at the Nampa Production Facility, including manufacturing/mix production, transportation/delivery and oversees shop maintenance. The Plant Supervisor will achieve results by meeting production timelines, ensuring accurate manufacturing and mixes and documentation, meeting product quality parameters and ensuring a safe working environment.

This position reports to the General Manager and supports the functions and goals of the Nampa Production Facility and the BioWest Ag Solutions’ Fertilizer Operations.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Comprehensive employee health insurance, dental, hearing and vision

· Matching 401 K

· Paid time off and holidays

Plant Supervisor and Fertilizer manufacturing Responsibilities:

· Ensure processes are met to perform accurate manufacturing processes and mixes

· Ensure products are made to quality and customer specifications

· Inspect inputs, finished products and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and ensure quality

· Complete mix sheets, inventory logs and required paperwork

· Confer with other managers, supervisors and operators to coordinate operations and activities within or between facilities

· Plan and establish employee work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet production goals

· Direct, train and coordinate the activities of employees ensuring company policies and procedures are met

· Ensure and enforce health and safety regulations and take all steps to ensure a safe working environment

_ Key Personal Attributes:_

• Strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Works well with others and possesses cooperative, can-do attitude
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Dependable and able to fulfill obligations
• Attention to detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Strong leadership and accountability traits

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience supervising and leading others.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must work independently and adapt to changing environment with seasonal work demand

· Operate production equipment and machinery

· Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of production equipment

Education and Physical Requirements:

• Formal education in agriculture or related degree preferred or 1-2 years agriculture/farming industry or manufacturing
• Basic computer skills and math calculations
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs (25kgs)
• Availability to work extended hours when necessary
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person