OVERALL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

This position supervises technicians conducting maintenance and repairs of operating equipment for a dry mill ethanol plant. The Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for assisting with the development of reliability based maintenance strategy, based on preventive and predictive maintenance. The Maintenance Supervisor will work directly with Maintenance Manager to maximize the efficient utilization of EPAC system. Primary functions are to optimize plant efficiencies by leading and directing a team of plant maintenance technicians to maximize run time by ensuring that the machines and the computer control system for the plant remain in good working order. This position also shares responsibility for complying with all applicable Company standards and government regulations. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Supervise the maintenance staff conducting repair of operating | | equipment, including removal, installation, rebuilding, lubrication | | and cleaning of all equipment associated with the production process | | - Predictive and preventive maintenance scheduling which includes | | holding regular meetings with production personnel to plan / isolate | | and repair equipment problems in a scheduled down time. and | | implement and lead a future asset care module | | - Execute the site’s continuous improvement capital engineering | | projects initiated from the site’s DNA level 2/3 action items board, | | and lead and execute on Kaisen projects as required. | | - Maintain equipment information, repair files, and parts data entry | | up to date. | | - Supervise maintenance jobs and projects to get done safely, on time, | | and with minimum cost. | | - Collect and process predictive / reliability data from plants’ | | equipments to schedule repairs by keeping two way communications | | with production personnel and maintenance manager. | | - Coordinate with plant operations staff to accomplish all tasks in a | | timely and safe manner | | - Learn plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut down, | | cleaning and batching for better understanding of how equipment is | | utilized | | - Maintain good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and | | procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensure all | | applicable requirements are adhered to. | | - Ensure employees are provided required training for area and jobs | | and tasks prior to assigning work. | | - Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and | | safe manner. | | - Promptly report unsafe working conditions to management and | | communicate potential hazards to affected employees. | | - Promptly report all incidents to management and conduct incident | | investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from | | time of incident | | - Coordinate all required inspection rounds and recording of all | | visual damage and mechanical problems | | - Ensure orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing | | tasks with operations staff and technicians | | - Collect records and analyze production (including downtime) data to | | optimize efficiencies and product quality. | | - Responsible for conducting annual evaluations of direct reports and | | providing routine feedback to team members on their and the plant | | and teams overall performance. | | - Ensure accuracy of all time clock information for all direct reports | | make corrections as required and ensure employees are paid for all | | hours worked. | | - Notify Maintenance Manager of any production or safety problems | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Maintain high level of communication and coordination with | | Maintenance Manager, as Manager oversees multiple locations which | | requires frequent travel between facilities | | - Effectively manage the department in the absence of Maintenance | | Manager | | - Ensure work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards | | - Conduct toolbox maintenance, toolbox safety, benefits, and other | | meetings as required | | - Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs. | | - Accept/carry out/complete other duties as assigned | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Required Skills

The following are basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery

• Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, and NDEQ)

• Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to give direction with respect to machine operation/repairs

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.

The following is the preferred qualification:

• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and BQ-9000

EQUIPMENT USED

• Production machinery and operating equipment, torches, welders, presses, multiple hand tools and vibration analysis tools
• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12-hour rotational shifts, as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.  Frequent visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure to variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.  Regular exposure to chemicals, industrial cleaning agents, 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 some stair climbing.  Work is sometimes above ground level.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION

• The position supervises a team of maintenance personnel.  Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY

• Plans and controls the maintenance functions of a dry mill ethanol plant.  Plans and allocates the work of maintenance personnel to achieve daily production goals.  Investigates and resolves any operating equipment issues.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program. 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 assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.

Required Experience

The following is the basic qualification:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc...)

The following is the preferred qualification:

• 5 years of experience in welding, cutting, gearbox repair, pump alignment, material handling systems, preventative / predictive maintenance, and/or instrument and electrical work in an industrial processing facility or in a machine shop

• 2 years of experience in a direct maintenance supervisory role

• Experience in the ethanol industry

• Strong leadership skills

• Experience with CMMS programs and conducts training and follow up with technicians in the use of these systems

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Basic qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree – Mechanical Engineering 
• Journeyman’s license and/or welding certificate

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

The following are basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery

• Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, and NDEQ)

• Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to give direction with respect to machine operation/repairs

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.

The following is the preferred qualification:

• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and BQ-9000

EQUIPMENT USED

• Production machinery and operating equipment, torches, welders, presses, multiple hand tools and vibration analysis tools
• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12-hour rotational shifts, as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.  Frequent visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure to variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.  Regular exposure to chemicals, industrial cleaning agents, 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 some stair climbing.  Work is sometimes above ground level.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION

• The position supervises a team of maintenance personnel.  Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY

• Plans and controls the maintenance functions of a dry mill ethanol plant.  Plans and allocates the work of maintenance personnel to achieve daily production goals.  Investigates and resolves any operating equipment issues.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program. 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 assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.