Shift Leader

Job Description
Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
As directed by the plant superintendents, this position is responsible for supervising a shift of production staff at a soybean Crushing, Biodiesel, Glycerin, Lecithin and Glycerin Packaging plants. Primary function is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Accountable for the production, safety and quality of the shift team.
Helps plan the daily activities of production staff, issues work assignments accordingly.
Maintains proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules.
Coordinates production start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers.
Responds to production issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary.
Assures that production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures.
Assures that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping requirements are met.
Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
Ensures employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe.
Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees.
Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable as;
no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
Additional Responsibilities
Collects shift productivity information and records it in the plant’s data management system.
Serves as the liaison between the plant superintendents and the production staff.
Reports any manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff.
Notifies plant superintendents of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents.
Creates a productive, safe and efficient shift culture through positive leadership example of working safely.
Conducts shift safety meetings including, recognition, education and motivation plus delivers job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety.
Follow shift operators SHE and Operations training.
Investigates and prepares reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.
Coaches staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback.
Assists with production functions as necessary (e.G., handles materials, operates equipment).
Equipment Used
Typical office equipment:
PC, telephone, radios, fax machine, calculator, scanner and copier.
Production machinery and operating equipment, including computers to manage the production process.
Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and control operating equipment.
Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.G., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA
Regulations.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Working Conditions
Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12 Hour Straight Shift (Nights), as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions;
regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids;
occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.
Employee Supervision
This position directs the work of shift of approximately eight or more production employees within the Receiving, Loadout, Extraction, Biodiesel/Boiler, Glycerin, Lecithin and Glycerin Packaging areas. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, &
discipline of employeesas well as supervise, manage, &
direct work.
Decision Making/Accountability
Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant during assigned twelve-hour shift. Directs the work of operational staff to meet daily production and material handling goals. Communicates job expectations to production employees. Holds production staff accountable for personal productivity, safety, attendance and general rules of conduct and administers discipline as necessary. Manages communications to and from Superintendents relating to the daily operations of the facility. Investigates and resolves any plant issues that may arise during shift. Initiates plant start-ups and shut-downs as needed.
Safety, Health &
Environmental Responsibilities
Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable;
no later than 24 hours from time of incident.