Shift Supervisor - Nevada, Iowa

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Nevada, Iowa Verbio

Job Ref:  1645
Employer:  Verbio
Company Name:  Verbio
Category:  Equipment - Machinery
Grain
Information Technology – IT
Manufacturing
Operations
Organic
Production
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Iowa
City:  Nevada
Zip Code:  50201
Map: 
United States, Iowa, Nevada, 50201 (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

Verbio

Verbio is seeking a detail oriented Shift Supervisor for it's biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201. This position runs on a Dupont Schedule (12 hours rotating 4 week schedule - Nights/Days Mix).

About Verbio
The Verbio Nevada Biorefinery is the first industrial scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by Verbio North America Holdings Corporation.
RNG production from corn stover began in December 2021 with the completion of Phase I, at a capacity of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) per year. Upon completion of Phase II summer 2024, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million (EGE) of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to Verbio, incorporates advanced operational technology currently in use at the company’s facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.

Position Purpose
A Shift Supervisor is integral in a fast-paced production environment. You will have to manage a talented and diverse team. You will ensure all manufacturing goes smoothly and efficiently by closely monitoring how employees organize their workflows. You will oversee the company’s production operations, ensuring that materials and supplies are in a positive flow. You will also ensure that equipment is functional and the production areas adhere to safety standards. One of the most important goals is to properly organize and direct production staff to achieve a satisfactory workflow. You must also identify areas for improvement and organize training opportunities for your team.

Qualifications
  • Two (2) or more years of production supervisory experience of direct reports in a manufacturing or industrial facility
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial setting
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes nights, holidays, and weekends within the Nevada Plant
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (55 lbs.)
  • Ability to define, write, and follow Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks and coordinate activities
  • Strong team player with an ability to work closely with all functional teams within the plant
  • Self-starter with systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations

Responsibilities
  • Lead an operational team in a safe and efficient manner and take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes
  • Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment, ownership, and holding employees accountable
  • Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
  • Monitor product quality and provide direction to crew members to maximize efficiency
  • Assist with troubleshooting production issues
  • Complete data entry responsibilities and generate reports in a timely and efficient manner
  • Other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you
We offer competitive wages with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:
  • Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
  • Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
    • 10 paid holidays
    • 15 days of paid vacation time
    • 5 sick/personal days
  • Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
  • Career advancement and bonus opportunities
  • Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
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