Shift Supervisor

Join PURIS as a Shift Supervisor to be a critical part of our aspiration to build a PLANT STRONG PLANET. The Supervisor is responsible for providing overall leadership for all processing positions to ensure Safety, Quality, and Production objectives are achieved. The Team Lead is the front line leader within the plant and is critical in the development of all production personnel.

The Shift Supervisor is the front line leader within the plant and is critical in the development of all production personnel. This position will provide operations with technical support, guidance, and training which is crucial towards implementing and measuring benchmarks to achieve optimum plant performance. Safety is our #1 priority, therefore Supervisors must adhere to all plant policies with regard to Safety, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Pay Rate/Range: $25.00+

Work Location: Harrold Pea Processing

*The hourly rate for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity. 

This position has the potential to earn more based on shift differential, experience, and attendance. We also offer a fuel allowance program for commuting to and from work, a telehealth service that allows employees to make health care appointments with convenience, and an attendance incentive that gives an additional bonus up to $4.50/hr based on perfect attendance. 

Team Leads must also embody the PURIS Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Provide leadership to all process Technician and Operator positions within the plant and monitors / measures daily performance against per-determined goals
• Ensure safety policies / procedures are followed
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting
• Optimize daily output and staffing for assigned shift
• Drive continuous improvement through focus projects for plant operations
• Develop methods and procedures designed to improve production
• Work closely with Plant Manager to develop metrics for operator performance and provide feedback to staff through frequent coaching
• Work closely with Plant Manager to ensure safe operating practices are followed
• Work closely with Quality Department Personnel to improve & maintain product quality & food safety
• Train and qualify new hires for all plant positions
• Implement cost saving projects
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Degree in technical, engineering or other relevant field highly preferred
• 3+ years of proven experience in a similar leadership role required

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Leadership and Organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Demonstrates ability to lead and integrate safety into manufacturing activities.
• Familiarity with processing equipment; pumps, motors, horizontal decanter centrifuges, and drying systems
• MS Office Proficient

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety preferred
• OSHA 10 certification a plus

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us, and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

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