Operations Supervisor- Ship Desk

This position coordinates shipping and receiving operations and directs inbound and outbound grain shipments at a high-capacity export grain elevator for a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods.Requires rotating shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)Ship Loading Operations:                                                                                           Monitor ship loading activitiesMeet the load order requirementsAdjust stocks in the inventory program dailyCommunicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed.Work to ensure proper execution of plan for loading ships and bargesMaintain ship log and ensure all documentation is properly filled outCalculate and documents Hourly Loading ratesEnsure that mate’s receipt is properly filled out and signedCommunicate with Ship’ agents, fumigators, surveyors, and all other officials involved, including USDA when ship is expected to finish/ ready to set pilots/ draft surveys/ check for spillsConfirm All Ship Holds are closed immediately after fumigating and before departurePush Tugs/pilots/fumigators back with any delaysCalculate Shift Loading figures for DPRDocument and communicate all downtime-on-Downtime log and verbally with Shift SuperintendentElevating Operations Blend Grain to meet gradeKeep track of all in-house transfersDistinguish, track, and document usage of problem bins: ie. Odor, Damage, Hi FM, or oldest grainCalculate and track of bins on mixCommunicate with Lab tech. to ensure Quality Assurance on mixesCalculate and document hourly elevation ratesMatch and confirm figures with FGIS by having them verify their weight to LDC’s weightsCalculate Shift elevation figures for Daily Production ReportEnsure all aspects of the Federal Grain Standards Act are adhered to while housekeeping is being doneDocument and communicate all downtime-on-downtime log and verbally with the Shift SuperintendentComplete Circle Sheet including Charge off Soundings after every Lot on every ship is elevated and graded turn in completed sheet to Ast. Superintendent of LogisticsKeep track of all ship tapes and lab cuts for each SubLot and store them in provided ship folderSafety and Administrative Operations:                                                                                                  Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.Inspect grounds around the facilityEnsure that all safety equipment is in good working orderWork with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed.                 Issue required Company permits for required tasksIndoctrinate new laborers as needed                                                                  Conduct safety meetings and monitors elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed                                                                        Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed. Company Conformance StatementsIn 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.