Operations Supervisor - Fermentation

Immediate opportunity available for an Operations Supervisor with experience in Fermentation

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fermentation Supervisor to provide daily leadership over Kemin’s Fermentation technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for translating microbial/biochemistry and/or fermentation knowledge into measurable manufacturing practices. This role includes ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, making routine operational decisions, and providing on-site leadership to new and existing employees.  

This position will be located at our Des Moines, Iowa campus. 

The typical work schedule will be Monday - Friday days, but may include

occasional nights and weekends as business needs arise.  

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 2,800 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

We offer:

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.

• Ensure production requirements are met for the respective department and motivate direct reports toward established production goals.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring production staff under supervision of Production/Plant Manager.
• Enhance workflow efficiency by overseeing process steps, identifying critical control points, managing resources, and gathering input from team members.  
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment, SOP’s and other procedures.
• Ensure raw materials and basic supply levels are sufficient to meet the shift’s production schedule.
• Responsible for proactively identifying, communicating and solving issues without disruption of production.
• Ensures operation of equipment by initiating and following up on outstanding work orders.
• Reviewing the accuracy of department batch records and following up on errors.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Ensures the Master Sanitation Schedule and GMP practices are adhered to by the department.
• Maintains safety and quality by ensuring organizational standards are met.
• Under direction of Plant Management, continuously improve work flow by monitoring steps of the process, observing critical control points, monitoring resources, and soliciting ideas from team members.
• Communicate with all departments and necessary business units regarding production needs.
• Ensures the product meets established production standards.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.