Production Supervisor - Nights

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.

Summary:

Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of production, delivery, receiving, maintenance, safety compliance and documentation, and customer service for the location, as directed by Plant Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead employees in safe work practices and monthly safety training
• Conduct new employee safety training
• Efficiently coordinate and schedule production
• Support Housekeeping Program
• Manage production personnel overtime to levels established by Plant Management
• Engage employees and monitor participation in Food Safety Programs
• Support Growth and Development of entire production team
• Manage safety compliance and EHS documentation, as directed by Plant Management
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local regulations and policies
• Support established Preventive Maintenance Program
• Perform tasks as assigned by plant management
• Support shift and production goals
• Ensure warehouse inventory quality, and ensure accurate monthly counts
• Ensure Quality Control and timeliness of shipments
• Work independently in all production areas, if required
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1+ year feed mill experience preferred.
• High level of detail, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with intuition to create solution.
• Positive, self-motivated individual with organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Communication skills – listen, provide feedback both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork skills – build a positive work environment.
• Leadership skills – demonstrate passion for the job and hold employees accountable.
• Strong customer service commitment.

Physical Demands

• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb 75-foot fixed ladders, work with background noise and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to navigate an office environment.