Crew Supervisor

Ingredion, Inc.

Salem, NC

TITLE: Crew Supervisor

LOCATION: Winston Salem

REPORTS TO: Operations Lead

The Crew Supervisor will provide leadership to the operating crew and ensure all safety, environmental, quality, and production targets are met during the shift. This position will also serve as key on-site contact for site emergencies during off-shift, weekend, and holiday plant operations. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting growth initiatives and collaborating and communicating across functions.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead efficient and effective plant operation. This involves maintaining oversight of ongoing operations; recognizing undesired operating conditions or potentially undesirable operating trends; and following up with the appropriate personnel to facilitate a timely and accurate resolution
Provide effective leadership by actively utilizing tools such as standard work to drive KPI’s, performance of operations personnel and overall process performance
Communicate with the shift coordinator to help address any needs and ensure critical functions are covered around the plant.
Responsible for management and resource allocation regarding planned and emergency maintenance activities
Ensure that the operational directions from management, leads, and shift coordinators are being implemented
Complete shift rounds to touch base with all colleagues on shift, a minimum of twice a shift
Use Leader Standard Work daily
Provide accurate documentation in shift summaries regarding key events that occurred during shift.
Utilize current company reporting tool to make incident reports and start investigations when required
Conduct a daily Tier 1 and participate in Tier 2 meeting
Responsible for approving time for crew in Kronos
Ensure associate coverage is managed for call-ins and vacation request
Being aware of and support the facilitation of any project work during shift (supporting engineering work)
Communicate, and execute the instructions of the area leads
Communicate the key process issues affecting safety, quality, and production during shift at the turnover meeting
Facilitate any planned maintenance items as well as prioritize any necessary maintenance break–ins

Safety & Regulatory

Understand safety requirements and ensure that your crew and others on site are conforming to the requirements
Complete writing of permits and perform Lockout Tagout procedures for hazardous jobs (hot work in combustible dust, line break, etc…) as required
Have sufficient knowledge to recognize the facility alarm and emergency response systems, (fire alarms, severe weather alarms, fire suppression systems, etc…) and take appropriate corrective actions.
Ensure all daily regulatory inspections are completed as required
Be responsible for ensuring waste treatment loading is minimized and waste levels are within the guidelines of the sanitary district
Ensure communication to the sanitary district treatment plants is occurring when we need to notify them of abnormal waste levels

Customer Experience

Ensure site quality and GMP policies are followed
Contact customer service, logistics and order coordination as needed to resolve loading problems
During the off shifts, ensure that quality testing is completed
Have sufficient knowledge of product safety and product code systems to take appropriate action as required

Innovation

Work with maintenance, to facilitate timely repairs. This can include locating parts in SAP, helping to stage maintenance jobs etc…
Ensure accurate troubleshooting steps are conducted
As required, give assistance to field operators in duties
Use root cause analysis tools to improve the process
Be a member of plant committees and teams

Continuous Improvement

Look for sources of waste and make corrections
Look for opportunities to improve processes and share best practices with other shift coordinators and leads
Help progress and develop the Ingredion Performance system using lean manufacturing techniques. Be an active advocate and sponsor for changes that result from the Ingredion Performance System.

Develop and Coach Employees

Work with the shift coordinator to develop skill progression plans for each crew member to meet individual advancement requirements and ensure adequate cross training to develop crew strengths
Hold yearly performance evaluations for crew members
Coach crew members on job duties and administer corrective actions when necessary,
Lead regular crew meetings such toolbox talks and information sessions

Qualified candidates will have:

Knowledge of corn wet milling manufacturing operations, processes and customer base and refinery operations strongly desired
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred and 1-4 years of experience in manufacturing environment desired or, 5+ years in corn wet milling operations
Ability to lead a team of direct reports
Knowledge/experience in using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and/or other software tools.
Ability to present shift reports, lead meetings, and review/write SOP’s.
Must be willing to work a rotating shift and work overtime

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available:

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Crew Supervisor

Ingredion, Inc.

Lead efficient and effective plant operation. This involves maintaining oversight of ongoing operations; recognizing undesired operating conditions or potentially undesirable operating trends; and following up with the appropriate personnel to facilitate a timely and accurate resolution

Provide effective leadership by actively utilizing tools such as standard work to drive KPI’s, performance of operations personnel and overall process performance

Communicate with the shift coordinator to help address any needs and ensure critical functions are covered around the plant.

Responsible for management and resource allocation regarding planned and emergency maintenance activities

Ensure that the operational directions from management, leads, and shift coordinators are being implemented

Complete shift rounds to touch base with all colleagues on shift, a minimum of twice a shift

Use Leader Standard Work daily

Provide accurate documentation in shift summaries regarding key events that occurred during shift.

Utilize current company reporting tool to make incident reports and start investigations when required

Conduct a daily Tier 1 and participate in Tier 2 meeting

Responsible for approving time for crew in Kronos

Ensure associate coverage is managed for call-ins and vacation request

Being aware of and support the facilitation of any project work during shift (supporting engineering work)

Communicate, and execute the instructions of the area leads

Communicate the key process issues affecting safety, quality, and production during shift at the turnover meeting

Facilitate any planned maintenance items as well as prioritize any necessary maintenance break–ins

Understand safety requirements and ensure that your crew and others on site are conforming to the requirements

Complete writing of permits and perform Lockout Tagout procedures for hazardous jobs (hot work in combustible dust, line break, etc…) as required

Have sufficient knowledge to recognize the facility alarm and emergency response systems, (fire alarms, severe weather alarms, fire suppression systems, etc…) and take appropriate corrective actions.

Ensure all daily regulatory inspections are completed as required

Be responsible for ensuring waste treatment loading is minimized and waste levels are within the guidelines of the sanitary district

Ensure communication to the sanitary district treatment plants is occurring when we need to notify them of abnormal waste levels

Ensure site quality and GMP policies are followed

Contact customer service, logistics and order coordination as needed to resolve loading problems

During the off shifts, ensure that quality testing is completed

Have sufficient knowledge of product safety and product code systems to take appropriate action as required

Work with maintenance, to facilitate timely repairs. This can include locating parts in SAP, helping to stage maintenance jobs etc…

Ensure accurate troubleshooting steps are conducted

As required, give assistance to field operators in duties

Use root cause analysis tools to improve the process

Be a member of plant committees and teams

Look for sources of waste and make corrections

Look for opportunities to improve processes and share best practices with other shift coordinators and leads

Help progress and develop the Ingredion Performance system using lean manufacturing techniques. Be an active advocate and sponsor for changes that result from the Ingredion Performance System.

Work with the shift coordinator to develop skill progression plans for each crew member to meet individual advancement requirements and ensure adequate cross training to develop crew strengths

Hold yearly performance evaluations for crew members

Coach crew members on job duties and administer corrective actions when necessary,

Lead regular crew meetings such toolbox talks and information sessions

Knowledge of corn wet milling manufacturing operations, processes and customer base and refinery operations strongly desired

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred and 1-4 years of experience in manufacturing environment desired or, 5+ years in corn wet milling operations

Ability to lead a team of direct reports

Knowledge/experience in using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and/or other software tools.

Ability to present shift reports, lead meetings, and review/write SOP’s.

Must be willing to work a rotating shift and work overtime