Operations Supervisor Industry

Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance

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 18,000 people globally.

This position coordinates shipping and receiving operations and directs inbound and outbound grain shipments at a high‑capacity export grain elevator for a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods.

• Perform daily rail unloading operations
• Process car lists and grade information on incoming trains from web and Kansas City office
• Write up numbers of railcars that are in the yard and enter them into a computer
• Relay binning information to the longshoremen
• Collect grain samples
• Enter grain grade details into the inventory system
• Release empty railcars from the railroad website and elevator computer system

• Monitor ship loading activities
• Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
• Blend grain and communicate with stevedores to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed

• Perform inspections in the elevator, including mechanical equipment, rail tracks and general sanitary conditions
• Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order
• Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed
• Issue required Company permits for required tasks
• Indoctrinate new laborers as needed
• Conduct safety meetings and monitor elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all safety and Company policies are followed
• Data entry of Longshore payroll to the PMA on a weekly basis
• Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed

• With a degree in a related discipline, no experience necessary
• Two (2) plus years of prior supervisory experience in manufacturing/production/receiving operations, including responsibility for meeting production and safety standards

• One (1) plus year of experience in grain handling operations (preferably in a supervisory role)
• In lieu of a degree, knowledge of OSHA and other safety practices (preferably that pertain to grain elevators)
• In lieu of a degree, demonstrated ability to achieve operating efficiencies while maintaining strong labor relations
• In lieu of a degree, understanding of general terms of collective bargaining agreement(s)
• Understanding of logistics (e.g., vessel, rail or truck) and inventory management
• Knowledge of USDA/GIPSA Grain Standards Act for an export terminal
• Knowledge of grain commodities and grades

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Strong leadership skills
• Basic understanding of operational equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to withstand long periods of walking or standing
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting
• Requires climbing fixed ladders or stairs, boarding cargo ships, walking on loading docks which may be wet

• This position is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
• The majority of the day will be spent in a climate‑controlled office environment. Portions of the day will be spent outside with routine visits to operational areas resulting in exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions. This may also result in exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, wet or slick surfaces and loud noises. Where appropriate, the employee will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
  
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