Assistant Superintendent

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

This position directs and coordinates the daily grain & oilseed handling operations of a barge loading terminal and assists the Superintendent with overall operations of the facility, including SHE (Safety, Health + Environmental), maintenance and housekeeping.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Determines work priorities; ensures the most beneficial use of labor and facility equipment. Works with corporate logistics, commercial traders, barge lines and railroads (future) on a daily basis to set priorities and communicate facility requirements.
• Assists with coordination of terminal logistics to include: truck and rail (future) receiving and barge loading.
• Ensures employees are provided the required training and indoctrination for the area, jobs/ tasks prior to assigning work. Follows up with the operations staff to insure they are following proper procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Coordination between the operations and commercial group at the location is key for a successful and profitable facility. The management team as a whole will need excellent communication and transparency to all issues to build and maintain teamwork.
• Trains and assists new personnel in all aspects of facility operations.
• Acts as Elevator Superintendent when Superintendent is absent.
• Assists in the compliance of SHE (safety, health and environmental programs)
• Assists in the development and maintenance of budgets for the facility
• Grain stock management- space, quantity and quality.
• Completes various other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical degree preferred

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Five plus years of experience in the grain industry with increasing responsibility in the areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance, grain handling, and supervision
• Two plus years of prior supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Prior grain elevator management experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Two plus years in operations supervision
• Superior knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, Grain Standards, and Environmental regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage change within the work force
• Demonstrated skills of team building and conflict resolution
• Effective communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
• Broad knowledge of industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement equipment
• Strong working knowledge of computer operations
• Thorough understanding of plant operations
• Understanding of electrical systems helpful

Equipment Used

• PC
• Diagnostic equipment
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Working Conditions

• Requires supervisor to be available 24 hours per day
• Exposed to variations in temperature and weather
• Requires climbing ladders and catwalks
• Requires occasional lifting of objects weighing at least 50 pounds
• Requires wearing safety equipment at times, including safety belts/harnesses and ear, eye, head and respiration protection.

Employee Supervision

• Supervises Shift Supervisors and hourly staff
• Oversees the facility in the Superintendents absence

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us