Seed Processing Supervisor

Overview

KWS is seeking a Seed Processing Supervisor to join our team at the Tangent, Oregon Sugarbeet seed production facility. The role will supervise plant operations and personnel with a strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for overall quality, production flow efficiency on the floor, and supervision of personnel.
• Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded while meeting capacity and safety requirements.
• Supervise, train and cross-train KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations, in-line quality checks and cleanouts.
• Provide personnel with the proper information, training and tools.
• Determine daily duties and select the best-qualified candidates for those duties.
• Operate manufacturing software such as MES, SCADA or HMI.
• Hold regular department meetings to discuss issues, performance, needs and concerns.
• Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with all departments.
• Conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogue annually.
• Develop and update SOPs.
• Responsible for light to medium level of Preventative Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot quality, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer issues.
• Responsible for facility housekeeping.
• Investigate root cause analysis, including quality issues, equipment breakdowns / malfunctions, etc.
• Ensure Company handbook, RGPs and safety policies are followed and that personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Work variable hours as needed.
• Able to travel and / or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Must wear required PPE as needed. Work in high and precarious places and be able to cover multiple areas including staircases safely and quickly. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.). Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekends, night shifts, and holidays). Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

What we offer

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