OFI
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.
Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always
make it real .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Plant Manager/ Plant Superintendent/ Plant Supervisor, the Plant Shift Lead will directly supervise employees on the designated shift in the plant. Other responsibilities will include planning, assigning, and directing workflow. This position will also enforce all company rules, policies and procedures. In addition, this position will assist in the investigation of all accidents such as work-related injuries and property damages.
Position Responsibilities
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist shift employees in solving work problems. • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards. • Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines. • Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations. • Review time and production records. • Perform activities of workers supervised. • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. • Understand ofi Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator. • Follow ofi Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines. • Follow all ofi Peanut Shelling Company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules. • Adhere to the safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to jobs, including but not limited to, Right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, contractor compliance, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout. • Reconcile timecards and work with employee work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels. • Anticipate and trouble shoot production and quality issues. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
• High school diploma is required. • Three (3) years supervisory experience is required. Experience in Peanut Shelling is preferred. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment is required.
• Computer skills are required. Previous experience with Microsoft office is required. • Must have a good understanding of safety principles and ensure employees work safely. • A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety/HACCP principles is required. • Must demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement of the process and cost reduction. • Ability to manage employees and resolve personnel issues professionally is required.
• Basic trouble shooting skills to resolve mechanical and electrical issues is required. • Knowledge of or the ability to learn the shelling process, including cleaning, shelling, sorting, and packaging of peanuts is required. • Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always
make it real .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Plant Manager/ Plant Superintendent/ Plant Supervisor, the Plant Shift Lead will directly supervise employees on the designated shift in the plant. Other responsibilities will include planning, assigning, and directing workflow. This position will also enforce all company rules, policies and procedures. In addition, this position will assist in the investigation of all accidents such as work-related injuries and property damages.
Position Responsibilities
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist shift employees in solving work problems. • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards. • Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines. • Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations. • Review time and production records. • Perform activities of workers supervised. • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. • Understand ofi Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator. • Follow ofi Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines. • Follow all ofi Peanut Shelling Company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules. • Adhere to the safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to jobs, including but not limited to, Right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, contractor compliance, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout. • Reconcile timecards and work with employee work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels. • Anticipate and trouble shoot production and quality issues. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
• High school diploma is required. • Three (3) years supervisory experience is required. Experience in Peanut Shelling is preferred. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment is required.
• Computer skills are required. Previous experience with Microsoft office is required. • Must have a good understanding of safety principles and ensure employees work safely. • A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety/HACCP principles is required. • Must demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement of the process and cost reduction. • Ability to manage employees and resolve personnel issues professionally is required.
• Basic trouble shooting skills to resolve mechanical and electrical issues is required. • Knowledge of or the ability to learn the shelling process, including cleaning, shelling, sorting, and packaging of peanuts is required. • Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.