Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Shift Supervisor, for its biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating production efforts that result in sustained improvement in all associated work processes including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs.
A successful candidate must be willing and able to work rotating shifts in a manufacturing environment, to include extended periods of time in noisy, unheated, non-air-conditioned areas.
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 companys 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.
POSITION DETAILS:
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Dupont Schedule (12 hours rotating 4 week schedule – Nights/Days Mix)
Location: 59219 Lincoln Highway Nevada, Iowa 50201
WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU:
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.
WHATS 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, youll 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.
ABOUT US: The
VERBIO Nevada Biorefinery, located in Nevada, Iowa (USA), 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 in the 4th quarter of 2022, 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 practiced at the companys facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, a soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.
VERBIO Diesel Canada is the 45 million gallon per year biodiesel facility located in Welland, Ontario (Canada). The plant is a wholly owned subsidiary of VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG and has been operating since August 2019. The plant is currently designed to run on canola and soybean oil and produces crude glycerin and biodiesel transportation fuel as outputs. We are currently developing plans to eventually double the nameplate capacity of the plant, accept different types of feedstocks, and implement several of VERBIOs proprietary technologies, including crude oil refining and crude glycerin distillation.
VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO AG), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.
In January 2018, VERBIO AG formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.
Our Vision
Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the worlds future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.
It is VERBIOs goal to be a leader in 21st century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the worlds leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.
Our Mission
VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.
With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. And with a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.
Our Approach
- Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
- Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
- Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
- Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
- Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
- Never stop technological improvement.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at https://www.verbio.us/careers. A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional and professional references may be requested later on in the hiring process.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.
Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency.
Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in is application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).
Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.