Supervisor, Fertilizer 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 nearly 25,000 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, Fertilizer.

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

What you will do: 

The Day Supervisor is responsible for leading the safe execution of the daily duties of the Solids department at Nutrien in Aurora with a focus on daily production needs. The Day Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and executes daily activities based on the published schedule or directive. Monitors the progress of daily activities, deals with any identified obstacles that limit the productivity of the day crew, conducts site visits to ensure that all assigned work is performed in a safe manner and provides direct supervision of the Solids Day Crew.

• Works directly with employees to help ensure that the company’s business objectives and safety, health & environmental policies are met

• Utilizes knowledge and understanding of all plant equipment to ensure optimum production

• Monitors recycle inventory and assist with planning and reprocessing

• Oversees DAPOS/MAPOS processing and loading

• Conducts crew meetings, assists safety team with inspections and getting problems solved. Encourage and participate with the Day crew in Safety Improvement and Continuous Improvement projects

• Ensures that employees have all necessary safety equipment, and they use it properly. Follow-up on safety problems to help reduce first aid cases and recordable cases

• Communicates with employees about company goals, policies, and procedures. Properly documents all training/SOP reviews with the crews

• Monitors and evaluates all environmental controls and records to ensure there are no letters of non-compliance

• Provides timely and documented updates to employees of changes in the SOPs on environmental issues

• Participates with the various teams and initiatives for the area. Fresh water reduction team, Continuous Improvement, etc.

• Encourages and plans for each employee to attend all scheduled and available trainings

• Oversees carwash facility in the Mine (MSHA Jurisdiction) area to ensure operators are properly trained in inspection and cleaning of hoppers and plans schedule accordingly to ensure enough hoppers are ready for loading

• Encourages and oversees cross-training to promote/achieve employees' development 

• Ensures all task training forms are complete and ready for review when requested

• Provides support for onboarding of new employees and contractors in Fertilizer and Solids Shipping

• Prepares work orders for repairs and maintenance of equipment

• Supports the SPA/Fertilizer LMS and provides Fertilizer coverage when LMS is unavailable

• Suggests improvements in process or methods and review proposed capital investments utilizing knowledge and experience to ensure improvements

• Meets with operations and maintenance work groups to help coordinate routine plant down day activities

• Provides turnaround supervision and participates in annual turnaround planning

• Makes procedure updates, develops energy isolation check sheets, and follows through with action item completions in the area

• Inspects production/loading areas and wash track to ensure the plant is ready for scheduled visits and audits, including quarterly SHE inspections, MSHA inspections and any corporate visits

• Responsible for maximizing production of department at or below budgeted cost

What you will bring: 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Must meet all the requirements on the supervisory promotion checklist

• Have at least 5 years’ experience at this site, a minimum of competent rating on last performance appraisal and better-than-average attendance record

• Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the operations of the Fertilizer department

• Knowledge and ability to inspect the entire plant for proper operation and for Safety and Environmental issues is required  

• Incumbent should have a thorough knowledge of the Solids Loading and Plant systems

• Detailed knowledge of the rail trackage and traffic flow
• Knowledge of the OSHA Process Safety Management Regulation CFR 1910.11 and MSHA law
• Proficient in written and oral communication, in planning work, organizing people, delegating responsibilities, and the ability to motivate and train people
• Competent rating on performance reviews
• Met or exceeded plant five-year attendance averages

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 relocation assistance, 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.
 

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States, known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Aurora, North Carolina is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas. To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of North Carolina offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).

Are you a good match? Apply today 

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. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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