Supervisor, Production

Pay Band: L

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With over 26,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world's largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

This position reports directly to the General Supervisor, Mill Calciner

This position is located in Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership, expertise, and direction for Mill production activities

• Ensure work activities are conducted safely and according to schedules and plans by competent personnel in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, standards, and operating procedures

• Be responsible for safely managing the daily production activities at the Mill

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and execute daily activities based on the published schedule or directive

• Monitor the progress of daily activities and helps crew identify and overcome any obstacles that affect safety and efficient production

• Be responsible for conducting site visits to ensure that all assigned work is performed in a safe manner

• Provide direct supervision of the Mill Operating Crew during shift to ensure that the company's business objectives as well as safety, health & environmental policies are met

• Ensure the total process waste disposal system is operated to achieve productions goals

• Supervise six subordinates in the operation of the Mill Calciner to produce good quality phosphate concentrates at low cost, in a safe and environmentally sound manner

• Ensure safe working conditions in the building as well as proper housekeeping and compliance with company policies and rules

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with department heads, engineers, shift supervisors, direct reports, trainers, safety and environmental personnel, other departments, etc.

• Coordinate production needs with planned maintenance activities with the Mine and Mill Maintenance Department

• Review performance data, and develop and implement changes necessary to enhance safety, improve productivity, and lower production costs

• Make recommendations in relation to measuring and improving production methods, employee, and equipment performance/efficiency, working conditions, and the quality of work produced

• Ensure work is done to high health and safety standards

• Participate in Employee Involvement Teams

• Evaluate and coordinate the training of all Mill Operations personnel to ensure optimal performance

• Supervise and lead employees to be responsible for their own safety, and environmental awareness

• Maintain a good working relationship between management and hourly personnel

• Prepare work requests for the maintenance of equipment

• Acquire needed supplies, and direct the efficient utilization of assigned resources

• Input time verification data

• Coordinate with the shift supervisor in the Mill Maintenance and Phos Acid departments

• Potentially be required to work at high elevations and in open spaces such as platforms and/or catwalks

What you will bring:

• High school diploma, along with demonstrated and related equivalent experience

• Supervisory training and knowledge of Calciner operations acquired by working up through operation job progression and supervisory assessment program

• 5-10 years mining leadership experience

• Effective team builder with demonstrated abilities

• Position requires incumbent to have a proven history of directing and coordinating business production needs

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate all levels of personnel

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and be highly motivated and self-directed

• Must be able to observe and understand changing ground conditions and adjust job plans and equipment utilization as need to maintain a safe working environment

• Ability to conduct meetings and keep records of time, safety, production, and personnel

• Ability to effectively communicate-both verbally and through written instructions-task directions, and job assignments

• Strength and dexterity to personally inspect all areas of responsibility that may affect employee safety, and environmental integrity

• Technical degree or Bachelor's Degree in Science in relevant field, is preferred

• May be required to be clean shaven for safety reasons

• Ability to wear required, company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)--i.e., uniforms, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus

Compensation & Benefits:

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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