Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor in Salisbury, MD. The supervisor will manage and supervise crews and teams that receive, dry, store, and distribute grains.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Leads and directs the activities of facility associates that receive, dry, store and distribute grain.
- Provides a safe working environment in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with agribusiness requirements.
- Ensures service and equity of grades is provided to both internal and external customers.
- Ensures the condition of grain is maintained and/or improved while in storage.
- Coordinates with grain merchandising ensuring positive customer relationships and effective planning to provide for timely and efficient cost movement of grain.
- Ensures routine and preventative maintenance is performed on all receiving and storage equipment in order to maximize availability and longevity.
- Identifies opportunities, synergies and improvements to increase facility operating effectiveness and reduce operating costs including the development of capital plans and execution of individual projects according to plans .
- Provides job specific training, safety and environmental training to ensure associates understand and are fully engaged in the production, safety and environmental processes that are required to meet operational and customer requirements.
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma OR GED required
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Logistics, Business or related discipline preferred not required
Experience Requirements
- 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience
- Basic knowledge of software applications
- Knowledge of federal, state, local and OSHA regulations. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience Preferred
- Previous grain handling experience
- Knowledge of grain receiving and storage technologies
- Understanding of commodity markets
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
