Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Downstream Products Plant Supervisor reports directly to the Downstream Plant Manager. The primary
Responsibilities include:
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Oversee all phases of processing, packaging, sanitation, and wastewater management within the DSP Plant.
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Mechanical and process aptitude regarding the engineering and design of our Downstream Processing facility is an essential aspect of this position.
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Ensure employee safety and knowledge of safe manufacturing operations in relation to OSH standards.
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Knowledge of ISO9000, HACCP, GMP, and FDA practices.
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Attention to details and product quality, throughput delivery, and cost control.
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Review and critique proposed changes to standards, policies, or processing details.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements:
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Five years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
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B.S. in Engineering or Chemistry preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to work under seasonal workloads and be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the DSP processing facility.
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Must be familiar with instrumentation, valves, pumps, steam and chilling systems, and motors.
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Must display basic chemical and mathematical competency.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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Knowledge of PLC programming software and process management software is a plus.
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Must be willing to work in a manufacturing, multi-shift environment.
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Capable of leading and supervising other personnel.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistently meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
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Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
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Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping).
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment in variable temperatures (from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers).
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Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
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Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
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Must be able to inspect machines visually.
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
